
Dr. Alfonso A Ortiz MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
540 N NELLIS BLVD LAS VEGAS NV, 89110About
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
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Gynecomastia
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
Dr. Alfonso A Ortiz MD's Practice location
Practice At 1181 Grand Concourse
1181 Grand Concourse -Bronx, NY 10452Get Direction
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