Dr. Douglas W Zlock M.D.
Internist
2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd Suite A Walnut Creek CA, 94598About
Dr. Douglas Zlock is an internist practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Zlock specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Zlock provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Differential regulation of natriuretic peptide receptor activity in vascular cells.
- Transcriptional regulation of human corticotropin releasing factor gene expression by cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate: differential effects at proximal and distal promoter elements.
- Thrombin inhibits atrial natriuretic peptide receptor activity in cultured bovine endothelial cells.
- Ras inhibits Jun-activated human atrial natriuretic peptide gene transcription in cultured ventricular myocytes.
Awards
- 2012 San Francisco Super Doctors
Treatments
- Metabolism, Diabetes
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