Dr. Vijay Kumar M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
5481 N Colony Dr Saginaw MI, 48602About
Dr. Vijay Kumar practices Endocrinology in Saginaw, MI. Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Panta Medical College MD
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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