Dr. Kelly L Wirfel M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
6700 West Loop S Suite 520 Bellaire TX, 77401About
Dr. Wirfel joined the Division in 2008. She received her undergraduate education from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School ...
Education and Training
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1994
University of New Mexico Medical School 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
Fellowships
- University of Texas - San Antonio 1999
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Program
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