Dr. James Kenneth Burks M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
701 W 5th St Odessa TX, 79763About
Dr. James Burks practices Endocrinology in Odessa, TX. Dr. Burks 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. Burks examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1967
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
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
- Graves' Disease
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