Dr. Herbert S Plovnick M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
26 City Hall Mall Internal Medicine Medford MA, 02155About
Dr. Herbert Plovnick practices Endocrinology in Medford, MA. Dr. Plovnick 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. Plovnick examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
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