Dr. Gregory A. Ledger MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3231 S National Ave Springfield MO, 65807About
Dr. Gregory Ledger practices Endocrinology in Springfield, MO. Dr. Ledger 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. Ledger examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1988
Indiana University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
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