Dr. Gerry Francis Ellis MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1304 13th Ave Se Suite A Decatur AL, 35601About
Dr. Gerry Ellis is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Ellis specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Ellis can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Ellis 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 Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1975
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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