Dr. Shema Riaz Ahmad MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1860 Chadwick Dr Jackson MS, 39204About
Dr. Shema Ahmad practices Endocrinology in Jackson, MS. Dr. Ahmad 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. Ahmad examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
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