Dr. Alejandro Santos leal M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3300 GALLOWS RD DEPT OF FALLS CHURCH VA, 22042About
Dr. Alejandro Santos leal practices Endocrinology in Chicago, IL. Dr. Santos leal 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. Santos leal examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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