Dr. Erin Haley Pennison M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
8120 Main St Suite 202 Houma LA, 70360About
Dr. Erin Pennison is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Houma, LA. Dr. Pennison specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Pennison can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Pennison 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1996
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1996
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
- Pain
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