Dr. Laura Young MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3400 Spruce St 1 Maloney Building Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Laura Young practices Endocrinology in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Young 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. Young 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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