Dr. James Christopher Beard MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1130 Nw 22nd Ave Suite 400 Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. James Beard practices Endocrinology in Portland, OR. Dr. Beard specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Beard examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1976
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes, Metabolism, Thyroid Problems
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- U/WA SCH HSPS, SEATTLE, WA,, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism 1979
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