Dr. Kent D. Branson, MD, ACOG
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
11630 Studt Ave Saint Louis MO, 63141About
Dr. Kent Branson is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Branson specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Branson can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Branson 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 Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1984
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1984
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Dr. Kent D. Branson, MD, ACOG's Expert Contributions
When is the gender of a fetus determined?
At conception. When the egg is fertilized by the sperm. READ MORE
Which trimester is most important for the development of a fetus?
The first trimester is usually the most affected by environmental exposure and an embryos and further fetus (baby) development. READ MORE
Is it safe to have teas and herbs during pregnancy?
Usually but consult your physician READ MORE
Which is the best day to conceive a baby boy after your period?
14 to 16 days after the first day of your menses (period) READ MORE
Are painful periods normal?
Many people have painful menses, but they can be a sign of a problem. READ MORE
How can I track my ovulation?
Basal Body temperature chart or an ovulation predictor READ MORE
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Menopause
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Pain
- Uterine Prolapse
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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Kent D. Branson, who serves patients in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
Dr. Branson, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, sees patients at his private practice in Creve Coeur, Missouri where he practices alongside Erica Rudolff WHNP.
The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine in 1984. He then went on to complete his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), he is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which is a non-profit organization that provides board certification for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States and Canada.
Among his numerous accolades, Dr. Branson is the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018), and Patients’ Choice Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018).
Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts). An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.
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