Dr. Karen Velazquez M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
117 N Negley Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15206About
Dr. Karen Velazquez is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Velazquez specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Velazquez can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Velazquez 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
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1996
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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