Dr. Alfonso A Ortiz MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1181 Grand Concourse Bronx NY, 10452About
Dr. Alfonso Ortiz practices Endocrinology in Bronx, NY. Dr. Ortiz 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. Ortiz examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Central University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine 1983
Universidad Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine 1983
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Gynecomastia
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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