Dr. Robert Hilton Lester M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
315 E GROVER ST SHELBY NC, 28150About
Dr. Robert Lester is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Lester specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Lester can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Lester 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 Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1975
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Professional Memberships
- Member American College of OB/Gyn
- Member Gaston County Medical Society
- Member NC Medical Society
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