Dr. Laura S. Selkirk M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
330 Brookline Ave Boston MA, 02215About
Dr. Laura Selkirk practices Endocrinology in Boston, MA. Dr. Selkirk 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. Selkirk examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Rutgers 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Gestational Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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