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Dr. James Christopher Beard MD

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

3/5(12)
9135 SW BARNES RD STE 985 PORTLAND OR, 97225
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3/5

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Dr. James Beard practices Endocrinology in Portland, OR. Dr. Beard 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. Beard examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1976

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program 1976

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 41 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes, Metabolism, Thyroid Problems
  • Diabetes
  • High Cholesterol
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Vascular Disease

Fellowships

  • U/WA SCH HSPS, SEATTLE, WA,, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism    1979

Dr. James Christopher Beard MD's Practice location

Practice At 1130 Nw 22nd Ave Suite 400

1130 Nw 22nd Ave Suite 400 -
Portland, OR 97210
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9135 SW BARNES RD STE 985 -
PORTLAND, OR 97225
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New patients: 503-297-3336
Fax: 503-297-3338

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Dr. James Christopher Beard MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocrinology-Diabetes in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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