Dr. Richard W Rafael M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
770 Mill St Reno NV, 89502About
Dr. Richard Rafael is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Reno, NV. Dr. Rafael specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Rafael can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Rafael 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
St George',s University MD
St. George's University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anxiety
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Osteoporosis
- Endometriosis
- Constipation
- Hypothyroidism
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Stress Incontinence
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