Dr. Norma Basinger M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
2713 S 74th St 301 Mercy Towers Fort Smith AR, 72903About
Dr. Norma Basinger is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Fort Smith, AR. Dr. Basinger specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Basinger can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Basinger 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 Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1989
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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