Dr. Ambika Rao M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2 Medical Park Suite 506 Columbia SC, 29203About
Dr. Ambika Rao practices Endocrinology in Columbia, SC. Dr. Rao 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. Rao examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Kasturba Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mangalore- Karnataka- India 1988
Kasturba Medical College, India 1988
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
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