
Dr. Michael Yafi M.D.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
6410 Fannin St 500 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Michael Yafi is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Yafi 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
Damascus University College of Medicine 1992
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria Medicine
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Thyroid Problems
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Graves' Disease
Fellowships
- University of Texas Health Science Center 1998
- University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston, Texas 2001
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Practice At 6410 Fannin St 500
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