Dr. Weizhen Xu M.D.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
254 Easton Ave Mob-3 New Brunswick NJ, 08901About
Dr. Weizhen Xu is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in New Brunswick, NJ. Dr. Xu specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
Shanghai First Med Coll- Shanghai- (Natl Shanghai M C) 1987
Shanghai Medical College
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Hyperthyroidism
- Malnutrition
- Graves' Disease
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