
Dr. Kathleen M Massop M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1221 Pleasant St Suite 400 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Kathleen Massop is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Massop specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Massop can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Massop 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
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Practice At 1221 Pleasant St Suite 400
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Nearest Hospitals
IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309