Dr. Karen Barnard M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Baker House 227 Dumc Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Karen Barnard practices Endocrinology in Durham, NC. Dr. Barnard 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. Barnard examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences,Parktown, South Africa 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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