Dr. Debra Lynne Somers MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
9331 Old Bustleton Ave Suite 203 Philadelphia PA, 19115About
Dr. Debra Somers is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Somers specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Somers can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Somers 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1989
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1989
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Breast Cancer
- Fibroids
- Pain
- Uterine Prolapse
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