Dr. Umar Riaz Ahmad D.O.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
25 GERMANTOWN RD DANBURY CT, 06810About
Dr. Umar Ahmad practices Endocrinology in DANBURY, CT. Dr. Ahmad 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. Ahmad examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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