Dr. Richard Walter Bergstrom MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1130 Nw 22nd Ave Suite 400 Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. Richard Bergstrom practices Endocrinology in Portland, OR. Dr. Bergstrom 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. Bergstrom examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1983
University of Washington School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Celiac Disease
- Acromegaly
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
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