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Re: Definition of perinatologist?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Dec 2000 09:10:02 -0600 (CST)

At Sun, 31 Dec 2000, Mandy wrote: >
>What type of training does a perinatologist have and how does it differ
>from an OBGYN?
Mandy

A perinatologist has the same 4 year training that a regular ob has, then goes for 2 more years of intense training in high risk ob stuff, like genetics, ultrasound prenatal diagnosis. So they are definitely more knowledgeable of high risk conditions. Hope this helps. 

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.


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