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Dr. Amy G. Varughese M.D.

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

2500 Belle Chasse Highway Gretna LA, 70056
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Dr. Amy Varughese practices Endocrinology in Gretna, LA. Dr. Varughese 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. Varughese examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.

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Practice At 2500 Belle Chasse Highway

2500 Belle Chasse Highway -
Gretna, LA 70056
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New patients: 504-283-6465, 504-391-5046

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