Dr. Valerie Ann West MD FACE
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
4745 Ogletown Stanton Road Suite 208 Newark DE, 19713About
Dr. Valerie West practices Endocrinology in Newark, DE. 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1976
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
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- Dr. Ripu Hundal MD774 Christiana Rd Newark DE 19713
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