Dr. Destin R. Black MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecologic Oncology
1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport LA, 71103About
Dr. Destin Black is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Black specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Black can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Black 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1999
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1999
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1999
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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- Ovarian Cancer
- Pain
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
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