Dr. Donald A Skor MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
4921 Parkview Pl Suite 13a Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Donald Skor practices Endocrinology in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Skor 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. Skor examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1978
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
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