
Dr. Peter Namkoong M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1365 Washington Ave Suite 302 Albany NY, 12206About
Dr. Peter Namkoong is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Albany, NY. Dr. Namkoong specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Namkoong can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Namkoong 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1995
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Endometriosis
- Gestational Diabetes
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Pain
Dr. Peter Namkoong M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1365 Washington Ave Suite 302
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