Dr. Alissa Marie Conklin M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
3950 Hollywood Rd St Joseph MI, 49085About
Alissa M. Conklin, MD, FACOG, is a obstetrician and gynecologist who diagnoses and treats patients at BellaNova Women’s Health and the InterCare Community Health Network in St. Joseph, MI. As a gynecologist, she has dedicated training and unique experience in dealing with the health of the female reproductive systems and the breasts. As an obstetrician, she has dedicated training and unique experience in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Dr. Conklin has an impressive professional journey that spans eight years.
Education and Training
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 2008
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Infertility
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Menstrual Cramps
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Get to know Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr. Alissa M. Conklin, who serves the St. Joseph, Michigan area at BellaNova Women’s Health and the InterCare Community Health Network.
Dr. Alissa M. Conklin is a highly respected and experienced ob/gyn physician. Her acclaimed career in medicine began when she graduated with her Medical Degree from Southern Illinois University. After medical school, Dr. Conklin went on to completed her residency training with Indiana University. She remains committed to staying current with new developments, guidelines, and procedures in her field.
Dr. Conklin is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and has dedicated her life to delivering quality and compassionate care to her patients. She provides expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide array of conditions affecting women of all ages. Dr. Conklin places an emphasis on including her patients in the decision making process for their treatment options.
Dr. Conklin strives to provide the best outcomes possible for her patients, and is passionate about helping her patients with breastfeed. She currently practices with BellaNova Women’s Health and the InterCare Community Health Network.
Obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYN) are physicians who possess special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the femaFfamille reproductive system and associated disorders, enables them to serve as consultants to other physicians and as primary physicians for women. Obstetrics and gynecology is a broad and diverse branch of medicine, including surgery, management of the care of pregnant women, gynecologic care, oncology, and primary health care for women. Most OB/GYNs are generalists and see a variety of medical conditions in the office, perform surgery, and manage labor and delivery. Office practice consists of providing women with preventive examinations and other primary care and identifying gynecologic problems.
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