Dr. James Gregory Tappan M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
20 W 3RD AVE SAN MATEO CA, 94402About
Dr. James Tappan is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Travis Afb, CA. Dr. Tappan specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Tappan can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Tappan 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 Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1969
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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