Dr. Louis R Kirtley M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
4130 Dutchmans Ln Suite 400 Louisville KY, 40207About
Dr. Louis Kirtley is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Kirtley specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Kirtley can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Kirtley 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1976
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1976
Provider Details
Treatments
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Uterine Prolapse
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