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• 25 Years
• 01/04/2021

What kind of test does a gynecologist do?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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• MBBS
• 0+ Yrs

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pelvic exams, Pap tests, cancer screenings, and testing and treatment for vaginal infections.

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