Dr. Joseph M Hughes M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1 Atwell Rd Cooperstown NY, 13326About
Dr. Joseph Hughes practices Endocrinology in Cooperstown, NY. Dr. Hughes 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. Hughes examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1978
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism- 1987
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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