Dr. John L Ammer MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
129 South Dr Pittsburgh PA, 15238About
Dr. John Ammer is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Ammer specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Ammer can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Ammer can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
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University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1959
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1959
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