Ahmed Elhassan M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2900 N Lake Shore Dr Chicago IL, 60657About
Dr. Ahmed Elhassan practices Endocrinology in Chicago, IL. Dr. Elhassan 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. Elhassan examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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University of Khartoum Faculty of Medicine
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