Dr. Maria Francesca Couto M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
619 19TH ST S BIRMINGHAM AL, 35249About
Dr. Maria Couto practices Endocrinology in Mobile, AL. Dr. Couto 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. Couto examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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