Dr. Charles Barker M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
1372 Main Street Altamont TN, 37301About
Dr. Charles Barker is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Jonesboro, AR. Dr. Barker specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Barker can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Barker 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1978
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1978
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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