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Dr. Alvin Powers MD

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

7465 Mrb Iv Vanderbilt Universit Nashville TN, 37232
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Dr. Alvin Powers practices Endocrinology in Nashville, TN. Dr. Powers 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. Powers examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1979

Georgetown University in Washington DC 1979

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Goiter

Dr. Alvin Powers MD's Practice location

Alvin Powers, MD

7465 Mrb Iv Vanderbilt Universit -
Nashville, TN 37232
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New patients: 615-322-7004

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC -
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
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