Dr. Ioana Fat MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW WASHINGTON DC, 20007About
Dr. Ioana Fat practices Endocrinology in WASHINGTON, DC. Dr. Fat 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. Fat examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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