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Dr. James C Xenophon MD, OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. James C Xenophon MD

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

541 W Bacon St Pottsville PA, 17901
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Dr. James Xenophon is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Pottsville, PA. Dr. Xenophon specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Xenophon can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Xenophon can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience
Dr. James C Xenophon MD
Dr. James C Xenophon MD's Expert Contributions
  • I want to delay my period because I am travelling. When should I be taking my pills?

    If you are on a birth control pill already and want to delay your menses, skip the placebo pills at the end of the pill pack and go right into your next pill pack. That will push your menses back by 3 weeks. You may get some spotting but you will delay your flow. READ MORE

  • I missed my period by 1 week. I want to take a pregnancy test. When should I?

    If you have regular monthly menses and are at risk for pregnancy, you should take a test any time you are more than 2-3 days late. Most home tests will be positive within 2 weeks of conception. READ MORE

  • Gyno

    The average for menopause is 48-52 but there are many factors that can affect your individual time table. There is some correlation amongst family members. If you have older sisters you can get some info by seeing when they stopped menstruating. Your Gynecologist can perform some blood tests to help get a sense of how well your ovaries are working. READ MORE

  • Do I have genital warts or herpes

    Herpes lesions tend to be very painful and blister-like. Many patient diagnosed “warts” are not actually genital warts but can be skin tags, moles and even vulvar cancers. You should absolutely be seen by a Gynecologist to get the right diagnosis any appropriate treatment. READ MORE

  • Miscarriage

    It’s too early to hear a heart beat with a stethoscope or hand held Doppler device but if the fetus is seen on ultrasound and measures 7 weeks 5 days, you should definitely see a heart beat. READ MORE

Dr. James C Xenophon MD's Practice location

Practice At 541 W Bacon St

541 W Bacon St -
Pottsville, PA 17901
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New patients: 570-628-4200
Fax: 570-628-5185

171 RED HORSE RD -
POTTSVILLE, PA 17901
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New patients: 570-628-2229
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