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Dr. Vilma Mascarenhas M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
6502 Kenilworth Ave Suite 100 Riverdale MD, 20737About
Dr. Vilma Mascarenhas practices Endocrinology in Riverdale, MD. Dr. Mascarenhas 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. Mascarenhas examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Gov't Med Coll, Marathwada Univ, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India MD
Government Medical College Aurangabad 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
Dr. Vilma Mascarenhas M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 6502 Kenilworth Ave Suite 100
6502 Kenilworth Ave Suite 100 -Riverdale, MD 20737Get Direction
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