Dr. Merle A Hodges MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
135 E Claflin Ave Salina KS, 67401About
Dr. Merle Hodges is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Salina, KS. Dr. Hodges specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Hodges can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Hodges 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 1983
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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