
Dr. Katherine Briggs Farias M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
5550 E. Hampton Street Tucson AZ, 85712About
Dr. Katherine Farias is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Farias specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Farias can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Farias 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
University of Arizona College of Medicine 2006
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- Dr. Christopher Sullivan MD2424 N Wyatt Dr Tucson AZ 85712
- Dr. Francisco J. Garcini M.D.2055 W Hospital Dr Ste 115 Tucson AZ 85704
- Dr. Debra Guinn MD3838 N CAMPBELL AVE TUCSON AZ 85719
- John M Smith7261 East Desert Moon Loop Tucson Arizona 85750
- Dr. Angelika Priestley M.D.6504 E Carondelet Drive Tucson AZ 85710
- Dr. Celia Perez Valenzuela M.D.2701 E Elvira Rd Tucson AZ 85756
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