Dr. Charles R Shuman MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3401 N Broad St Philadelphia PA, 19140About
Dr. Charles Shuman practices Endocrinology in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Shuman 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. Shuman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1943
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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