Dr. Jeffrey Layne Henke MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
401 Oyster Point Rd Suite A Newport News VA, 23602About
Dr. Jeffrey Henke is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Newport News, VA. Dr. Henke specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Henke can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Henke 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
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1986
University of Wales in Great Britain 1986
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Treatments
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
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