Dr. Max Christian Petersen MD, PHD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
4921 PARKVIEW PL STE 5C SAINT LOUIS MO, 63110About
Dr. Max Petersen practices Endocrinology in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Dr. Petersen 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. Petersen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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