Dr. Leo Tchong MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
41 Mall Rd Lahey Clinic Burlington MA, 01805About
Dr. Leo Tchong practices Endocrinology in Burlington, MA. Dr. Tchong 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. Tchong examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Tufts University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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