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Dr. Mark D. Wheeler M.D., Endocronologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Mark D. Wheeler M.D.

Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology

3/5(8)
Arizona Health Sciences Center 1501 N. Campbell Ave Tucson AZ, 85724
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3/5

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Dr. Mark Wheeler is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Wheeler 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

Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1983

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Fellowships

  • University of California Davis (Pediatric Endocrinology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Diabetes Association, Pediatric Endocrine Society, American Academy of Pediatrics

Articles and Publications

  • Has Published Articles and Book Chapters

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Family, Friends, Colleagues

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family

Dr. Mark D. Wheeler M.D.'s Practice location

Mark Wheeler

Arizona Health Sciences Center 1501 N. Campbell Ave -
Tucson, AZ 85724
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New patients: 520-626-6077
Fax: 520-626-2881

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Patient Experience with Dr. Wheeler


3.0

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Dr. Mark D. Wheeler M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocronologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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