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Dr. Francis Akom, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 63
Dr. Francis Akom, MD
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Dr. Francis Akom, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in North Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Francis Akom, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 63
North Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Francis Akom, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in North Charleston, SC.

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Dr. Akom graduated from University of Ghana in 1989 and completed a residency at Harlem Hospital Center.Dr. Francis Akom, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in North Charleston, SC and has 35 years experience. Dr. Akom currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. Dr. Akom has experience treating conditions like Vaginitis or Vaginosis and Acute Vaginitis 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. Dr. Akom's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akom is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

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Locations

  1. 1 Ravenel OB/GYN
    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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Specialties*
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Ghana
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Harlem Hospital Center
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Francis Akom, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akom's profile.

Dr. Akom frequently treats the following conditions: Vaginitis or Vaginosis and Acute Vaginitis. See more on Sharecare.

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