Dr. Alberto Hayek M.D.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
8110 Birmingham Way San Diego CA, 92123About
Dr. Alberto Hayek is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Hayek 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
Pontificia Univ Javeriana, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia 1962
Pontifical University Javeriana / Faculty of Medicine 1962
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina 1962
Pontifical Javerian University Faculty of Medicine 1964
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
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