Dr. Mark R Wilford M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1414 9th Ave Station Medical Cent Altoona PA, 16602About
Dr. Mark Wilford practices Endocrinology in Altoona, PA. Dr. Wilford 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. Wilford examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1983
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1983
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
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
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