Dr. Carol Schmidt Swegle M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
5950 University Ave Suite 205 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Carol Swegle is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Swegle specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Swegle can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Swegle 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 Virginia / Main Campus 1987
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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