Dr. Gabriela Loperena oropeza MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1901 S Cedar St #205 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Gabriela Loperena oropeza practices Endocrinology in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Loperena oropeza 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. Loperena oropeza examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Universidad de la Salle Facultad Mexicana de Medicina
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroiditis
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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