Dr. Tommy Lynn West M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
834 N Seminary St Suite 501 Galesburg IL, 61401About
Dr. Tommy West is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Galesburg, IL. Dr. West specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. West can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr West 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
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1981
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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