Dr. Melissa Estes Huggins M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
2880 Atlantic Ave Suite 200 Long Beach CA, 90806About
Dr. Melissa Huggins is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Huggins specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Huggins can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Huggins 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 1998
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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