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Dr. Heather J Alker M.D., OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. Heather J Alker M.D.

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

Isis Maternity Needham Heights MA, 02494
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Dr. Heather Alker is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Needham Heights, MA. Dr. Alker specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Alker can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Alker 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

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1993

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 25 years of experience

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Heather Alker, MD

Isis Maternity -
Needham Heights, MA 02494
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