Dr. Shadi Barakat MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
900 Caton Ave Baltimore MD, 21229About
Dr. Shadi Barakat practices Endocrinology in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Barakat 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. Barakat examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 2009
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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