Dr. John Jairo Reyes-castano M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
5144 Hill Road East Lakeport CA, 95453About
Dr. John Reyes-castano practices Endocrinology in SPRINGFIELD, VA. Dr. Reyes-castano 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. Reyes-castano examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Universidad del Cauca Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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