Dr. William Edward Houck M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
224 S Woods Mill Rd Suite 750 Chesterfield MO, 63017About
Dr. William Houck is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Chesterfield, MO. Dr. Houck specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Houck can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Houck 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 Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1981
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
- Pain
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