Gloria Ortiz M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1900 S JACKSON RD STE 1 MCALLEN TX, 78503Rating
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Dr. Gloria Ortiz practices Endocrinology in MCALLEN, TX. Dr. Ortiz 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. Ortiz examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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