Dr. James Van riper D.O.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
410 N Hancock Ave Odessa TX, 79761About
Dr. James Van riper is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Odessa, TX. Dr. Van riper specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Van riper can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Van riper 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1997
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1997
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