Dr. Brian Peter First M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
4282 Genesee Ave #103 San Diego CA, 92117About
Dr. Brian First practices Endocrinology in San Diego, CA. Dr. First 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. First examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1973
University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences,Parktown, South Africa 1973
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Headache, Women's Health, Endocrinology And More
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Breast Cancer
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Spinal Stenosis
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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