Dr. Soontorn Thrupkaew MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2 Terminal Dr Suite 8 East Alton IL, 62024About
Dr. Soontorn Thrupkaew is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in East Alton, IL. Dr. Thrupkaew specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Thrupkaew can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Thrupkaew 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
Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine 1970
Provider Details
Internships
- Loyola University, Mercy Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Thai Physician Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Loving the work and her patients
Hobbies / Sports
- Running, Mountain Climbing, Walking
Favorite professional publications
- AMA Magazine, Audio Digest
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