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Dr. John F. Polito M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1300 Bancroft Ave Suite G 4 San Leandro CA, 94577About
Dr. John Polito is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in San Leandro, CA. Dr. Polito specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Polito can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Polito 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1952
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1976
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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- Pregnancy
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