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Dr. Francis Akom, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 62
Dr. Francis Akom, MD
5.0 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Francis Akom, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in North Charleston, SC.
Dr. Francis Akom, MD
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Dr. Francis Akom, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 62
North Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Francis Akom, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in North Charleston, SC.

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Dr. Francis Akom, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in North Charleston, SC and has 35 years experience. They graduated from University of Ghana in 1989 and completed a residency at Harlem Hospital Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. Dr. Akom has experience treating conditions like Maternal Anemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akom received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Akom is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Maternal Anemia
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Maternal Anemia
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Cervicitis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Endometriosis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Female Infertility
Gestational Diabetes
High Risk Pregnancy
Hypertension
Menstrual Disorders
Obesity
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Ovarian Cysts
Perimenopause
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Preeclampsia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Fibroids
C-Section
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Obstetric Ultrasound
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Wound Repair
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Acute Vaginitis
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anogenital Pruritis
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atrophic Vaginitis
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breast Pain
Breech Position
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Incompetence
Cervical Polyps
Chlamydia Infections
Ectopic Pregnancy
Female Infertility due to Ovulatory Disorder
Female Infertility due to Tubal Disorder
Folic Acid Deficiency
Genital Herpes
Genitourinary Chlamydial Infection
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gonorrhea Infections
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
Maternal Hypotension Syndrome
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Miscarriages
Multiple Gestation
Nausea
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Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Pelvic Abscess
Placenta Previa
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Salpingitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Symptomatic Menopause
Trichomoniasis
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Twin Pregnancy
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vulvar Leukoplakia
Vulvodynia
Yeast Infections
Amniocentesis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bacteriuria Screening
Birth Control
Breast Cancer Screening
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colpopexy
Colpopexy with Robotic Assist
Colporrhaphy
Colposcopy
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endocervical Curettage
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Fluid Contrast Ultrasound
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Infertility Evaluation
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Myomectomy
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Oophorectomy
Open Hysterectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tubal Ligation
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginosis Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Ravenel Obgyn
    1370 Remount Rd Ste D, North Charleston, SC 29406

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Jan 05, 2021
He is the best, hands down !! When he retires I will be so upset !! It’s so hard to find a good , caring doctor! He listens to your concerns & makes sure your don’t worried about anything during your pregnancy or delivery!!
— Jan 05, 2021
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Biography
  • Dr. Francis Akom, MD is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in North Charleston, SC and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Ghana in 1989. He specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Ghana
    1989
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Board Certifications

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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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  • Harlem Hospital Center
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Dr. Francis Akom, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Francis Akom, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

    2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC