Dr. Joseph El youssef M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1800 W Charleston Blvd Las Vegas NV, 89102About
Dr. Joseph El youssef practices Endocrinology in Portland, OR. Dr. El youssef 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. El youssef examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica) 2000
University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine St. Augustine 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
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