
Ms. Samantha G. Prats, MD, FACOG
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
500 Rue de La Vie St Suite 100 Baton Rouge LA, 70817About
Dr. Samantha Prats is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Prats specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Prats can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Prats can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
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- Dr. Laurie Marie Whitaker MD500 Rue De La Vie St Baton Rouge LA 70817
- Dr. Jason D. Adams M.D.1943a South Burnside Gonzales LA 70737
- Dr. Nicole Hebert Chauvin M.D500 Rue De La Vie Baton Rouge LA 70817
- Dr. Nicolle L Hollier MD500 RUE DE LA VIE ST BATON ROUGE LA 70817
- Dr. Keith Brian Elbourne M.D.6110 Main St Zachary LA 70791
- Dr. Carol M Patin M.D.8595 Picardy Ave Baton Rouge LA 70809
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THE SPINE HOSPITAL OF LOUISIANAl
10105 PARK ROW CIRCLE, SUITE 250 BATON ROUGE LA 70810