Mr. Donald K Bishop MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
202 W Jackson St Carbondale IL, 62901About
Dr. Donald Bishop is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Carbondale, IL. Dr. Bishop specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Bishop can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Bishop can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1990
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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