Dr. John A Shannon M.D.?
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Dr. John A Shannon M.D., OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. John A Shannon M.D.

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

4/5(9)
1304 13th Ave Se Decatur AL, 35601
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. John Shannon is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Shannon specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Shannon can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Shannon 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1986

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Treatments

  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Infertility
  • Menopause
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Genital Warts
  • Vaginitis
  • Pain
  • Stress Incontinence
  • Menstrual Cramps

Dr. John A Shannon M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1304 13th Ave Se

1304 13th Ave Se -
Decatur, AL 35601
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New patients: 256-355-9711, 256-355-1843
Fax: 256-351-9717, 256-340-2556

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shannon


4.0

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Dr. John A Shannon M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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