Dr. Richard Adams MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2420 W Pierce St Suite 200 Carlsbad NM, 88220About
Dr. Richard Adams is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Carlsbad, NM. Dr. Adams specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Adams can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Adams 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 Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1965
Touro University - California Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1965
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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