Dr. Shannon Fourtner MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
219 Bryant St Buffalo NY, 14222About
Dr. Shannon Fourtner is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Fourtner specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny MD
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1999
U hool of Medicine
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Birth Defects
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Thyroiditis
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