Dr. Kathleen S. Short MD
Internist
832 Princeton Ave Sw Birmingham AL, 35211About
Dr. Kathleen Short is an internist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Short specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Short provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Urinary Incontinence
- Menopause
- Sinusitis
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
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