Dr. Ghyass Rizk MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
200 La Rue France Lafayette LA, 70508About
Dr. Ghyass Rizk practices Endocrinology in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Rizk 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. Rizk examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1981
Med College Of Wisconsin 1994
Medical College of Wisconsin 1994
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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