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Dr. Rodrigo Valderrama MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3686 Grandview Parkway suite 800 Birmingham AL, 35243About
Dr. Rodrigo Valderrama practices Endocrinology in Jackson, MS. Dr. Valderrama 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. Valderrama examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Nac De Colombia, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Dr. Rodrigo Valderrama MD's Practice location
Practice At 2500 North State Street Department Of Medicine/Division Of General I
2500 North State Street Department Of Medici -Jackson, MS 39216Get Direction
Grandview Endocrinology
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Nearest Hospitals
MISSISSIPPI METHODIST REHAB CTRl
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3690 GRANDVIEW PARKWAY BIRMINGHAM AL 35243BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTERl
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