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Dr. Paul Taylor Wilkes, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Neonatology
30 years of experience
Desert Perinatal Associates 5761 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 341-6610

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Brief Intro

Dr. Wilkes received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Pepperdine University and earned his Doctor of Medicine and performed post-graduate work in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, where he received numerous honors and awards for academics and research. Dr. Wilkes has served as an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Nevada and as an Instructor/Fellow in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. In addition to being widely published in respected medical journals and lecturing nationally on perinatal topics, he is a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners and board certified with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is also board certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine and American Board of Gynecology. Dr.Wilkes also serves on the Board of Directors for 3 local foundations. The Patrick Kelly Youth Foundation strives to help under-privileged children achieve their educational goals by awarding bicycles and helmets, as well as scholarships for deserving high school seniors. The Jump for Joy Foundation is dedicated to fighting childhood obesity and encouraging active healthy lifestyles by sponsoring free fitness camps for local youth. Sight for Life was established in 2001 to improve the sight of Nevadans with treatable vision loss who would otherwise not receive care due to a lack of insurance or other pay source. The father of three children, Dr. Wilkes loves soccer, triathalons, skiing, and he lives by his motto of â€œWhat would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?â€

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Nevada School Of Medicine

University Of Nevada School Of Medicine - 1995

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Desert Perinatal Associates
5761 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neonatology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maternal & Fetal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Ectopic Pregnancy
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Conditions of Pregnancy and Delivery
Complicating Pregnancy or Childbirth

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

UnitedHealthcare
Cigna
Mercy Care
Tricare
Molina Healthcare
GEHA
UnitedHealthOne
PacificSource Health Plans
Meritain Health
SelectHealth
Hometown Health
CHAMPVA
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Allegiance Life and Health
HealthScope Benefits
Ambetter
Medicaid
CDPHP
L.A. Care Health Plan

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