Dr. Kara Brenn Hawkins M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
500 Martha Jefferson Dr 5th Floor Charlottesville VA, 22911About
Dr. Kara Hawkins practices Endocrinology in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Hawkins 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. Hawkins examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Gestational Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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