Dr. Michael James West M.D., PH.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1712 I (EYE) ST NW WASHINGTON DC, 20006About
Dr. Michael West practices Endocrinology in WASHINGTON, DC. Dr. West 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. West examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine 2003
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroiditis
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