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Dr. Sylvia Ann Heidingsfelder M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
5805 Highland Rd Baton Rouge LA, 70808About
Dr. Sylvia Heidingsfelder practices Endocrinology in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Heidingsfelder 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. Heidingsfelder examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1965
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THE SPINE HOSPITAL OF LOUISIANAl
10105 PARK ROW CIRCLE, SUITE 250 BATON ROUGE LA 70810