Dr. John Vito Capotorto M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3311 Hylan Blvd Staten Island NY, 10306About
Dr. John Capotorto practices Endocrinology in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Capotorto 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. Capotorto examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Universit‡ degli Studi di Bologna Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia 1987
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
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