Dr. Edward James Busick M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
20 Hope Avenue Suite 211 Waltham MA, 02453About
Dr. Edward Busick practices Endocrinology in Waltham, MA. Dr. Busick 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. Busick examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1972
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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