Dr. Ligia M. Belalcazar M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
445 Lenox Road 8th Floor Brooklyn NY, 11203About
Dr. Ligia Belalcazar practices Endocrinology in Galveston, TX. Dr. Belalcazar 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. Belalcazar examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Nac De Colombia, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia 1986
Universidad Nacional de Colombia Facultad de Medicina 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
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- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
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