Francisco Colon-rivera M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1034 AVE HOSTOS PONCE PR, 00716About
Dr. Francisco Colon-rivera is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in PONCE, PR. Dr. Colon-rivera specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Colon-rivera can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Colon-rivera can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
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