Dr. Christie E Obukofe M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
12871 East Freeway Houston TX, 77015About
Dr. Christie Obukofe is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Obukofe specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Obukofe can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Obukofe 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
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1989
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Treatments
- Pregnancy
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