
Dr. Robin L Leight M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
71 Allen St Suite 402 Rutland VT, 05701About
Dr. Robin Leight is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Rutland, VT. Dr. Leight specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Leight can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Leight 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1988
Temple University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Practice At 71 Allen St Suite 402
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mary M Beerworth M.D.71 Allen St Rutland VT 05701
- Dr. Thusitha Cotter MD147 ALLEN ST RUTLAND VT 05701
- Dr. David Benjamin Turner M.D.71 ALLEN ST RUTLAND VT 05701
- Dr. Santiago Cancio-bello MD247 Stratton Road Rutland VT 05701
- Dr. Joanna Marie Wawrzycki MD147 Allen St Rutland VT 05701
- Dr. Harvey David Zara M.D.9 Helvi Hill Rd Rutland VT 05701
Nearest Hospitals
MT ASCUTNEY HOSPITALl
289 COUNTY ROAD WINDSOR VT 5089