Dr. Abid Yaqub MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1249 15th St Suite 3000 Huntington WV, 25701About
Dr. Abid Yaqub practices Endocrinology in Huntington, WV. Dr. Yaqub 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. Yaqub examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine 2005
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
Fellowships
- Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University - Huntington, WV (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism)
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