Dr. Christine Heckemeyer M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1515 6th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Christine Heckemeyer practices Endocrinology in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Heckemeyer 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. Heckemeyer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1977
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
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