Dr. Ole-petter Riksfjord Hamnvik M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
221 Longwood Ave Rfb-2 Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Ole-petter Hamnvik practices Endocrinology in Boston, MA. Dr. Hamnvik 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. Hamnvik examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Meticillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus costochondritis in a healthy man.
- Leptin in human physiology and pathophysiology.
- Thyroid dysfunction from antineoplastic agents.
- Interactive medical case: wasting away.
- Comparison of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists and Orchiectomy: Effects of Androgen-Deprivation Therapy.
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
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