Dr. Matthew H Packham M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1001 Noble St Fairbanks AK, 99701About
Dr. Matthew Packham is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Fairbanks, AK. Dr. Packham specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Packham can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Packham 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 2001
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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