Dr. Marya Jancinta Porter M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Suite 200 Hammond LA, 70403Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Marya Porter is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Hammond, LA. Dr. Porter specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Porter can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Porter 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1998
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1998
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pregnancy
- Pain
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