Dr. Ann M Lafranca M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
9000 Airline Hwy Suite 230 Baton Rouge LA, 70815About
Dr. Ann Lafranca is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Lafranca specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Lafranca can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Lafranca 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1989
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1989
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1989
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Gas
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