Dr. Alice Claire Chavez MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne Albuquerque NM, 87109About
Dr. Alice Chavez is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Chavez specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Chavez can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Chavez 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 2001
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