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Katherine Chaves MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC NASHVILLE TN, 37232About
Dr. Katherine Chaves is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in NASHVILLE, TN. Dr. Chaves specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Chaves can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Chaves can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
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- Dr. H. Douglas Woodford M.D.2000 Richard Jones Rd Nashville TN 37215
- Dr. Martin Bruce Hirsch M.D.2021 Church St Nashville TN 37203
- Dr. Roseann Maikis M.D.2011 Murphy Ave Nashville TN 37203
- Dr. Leigh Simpson Redden M.D.4323 Carothers Pkwy Franklin TN 37067
- Mrs. Amy G Weeks MDThe Vanderbilt Clinic Nashville TN 37232
- Dr. Michael H Hochman MD3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC NASHVILLE TN 37232
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