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Dr. Efrain Melendez MD

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

800 Ave Hipodromo San Juan PR, 00909

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Dr. Efrain Melendez practices Endocrinology in San Juan, PR. Dr. Melendez 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. Melendez examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1973

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Dr. Efrain Melendez, Md

800 Ave Hipodromo -
San Juan, PR 00909
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New patients: 787-723-2753
Fax: 787-725-0004

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