
Thomas James Shakar MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD ASHEVILLE NC, 28803About
Dr. Thomas Shakar is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in ASHEVILLE, NC. Dr. Shakar specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Shakar can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Shakar can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. John Frederick Payne M.D.76 Peachtree Rd Asheville North Carolina 28803
- Mrs. Kathryn Furr Patten MD800 N JUSTICE ST HENDERSONVILLE NC 28791
- Dr. Robert Clark Henderson MD44 Tiverton Ln Asheville NC 28803
- Dr. Hal Clifford Lawrence M.D.93 Victoria Rd Asheville NC 28801
- Dr. Ruchi Patel Moore M.D.80 Doctors Dr Hendersonville NC 28792
- Dr. Nathan Edward Williams M.D.100 Ridgefield Ct Asheville NC 28806
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MARGARET R PARDEE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
800 N JUSTICE ST HENDERSONVILLE NC 28791PARK RIDGE HEALTHl
100 HOSPITAL DRIVE HENDERSONVILLE NC 28792