Dr. Cheryl Gibson Fountain, MD

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Cheryl Gibson Fountain, who serves patients in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

Dr. Fountain is an accomplished medical professional specializing in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. She lends her expertise at Beaumont OB/GYN – St. Clair Shores in Michigan.

There, she provides quality obstetric and gynecologic care to adult and adolescent patients. In addition to providing treatment, she is interested in the prevention of gynecologic conditions.

Based in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, she is affiliated with Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak & Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe. Her medical knowledge and her dedication as a doctor contribute to her popularity with patients. She integrates her medical expertise with state-of-the-art technology and strives to provide the highest quality of healthcare.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Fountain attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, where she earned her medical degree in 1987. She then went on to complete her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the same educational venue in 1988 and 1992, respectively. 

Passionate about her profession, the doctor is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.

A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), Dr. Fountain is a member of the Detroit Medical Society, the Michigan State Medical Society (past President) the American Medical Association, and the National Medical Association.

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

Among her numerous accolades, Dr. Fountain is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2015), and On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2019).

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