Dr. Kristina D. Humphries MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1780 Nicholasville Rd Suite 403 Lexington KY, 40503About
Dr. Kristina Humphries practices Endocrinology in Lexington, KY. Dr. Humphries 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. Humphries examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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