Dr. Sana Akbar M.D
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
975 E 3rd St Internal Medicine Department Chattanooga TN, 37403About
Dr. Sana Akbar practices Endocrinology in GREENBELT, MD. Dr. Akbar 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. Akbar examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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King Edward Medical University
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