Dr. John Ricketson M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
1001 N Monroe St Albany GA, 31701Rating
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About
Dr. John Ricketson is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Albany, GA. Dr. Ricketson specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Ricketson can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Ricketson 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1980
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1980
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Menopause
- Anemia
- Fibroids
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Uterine Prolapse
Dr. John Ricketson M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1001 N Monroe St
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