Dr. Christal L West M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
5201 S. Willos Springs Rd Suite 180 C La Grange IL, 60525About
Dr. Christal West is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in La Grange, IL. Dr. West specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. West can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr West 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1990
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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