Dr. Brian V Wiethop MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1118 Ross Clark Cir Suite 100 Dothan AL, 36301About
Dr. Brian Wiethop practices Endocrinology in Dothan, AL. Dr. Wiethop 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. Wiethop examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1986
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
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