Dr. Lesley Phyllis Furman MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
615 Main St Toms River NJ, 08753About
Dr. Lesley Furman is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Toms River, NJ. Dr. Furman specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Furman can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Furman 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1974
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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