Dr. Ximena Lopez MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Ximena Lopez is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Lopez specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
La Salle University, Master of Science In Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Philadelphia, Pa. Medicine
Universidad de la Salle Facultad Mexicana de Medicina 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Awards
- 2000 Graduation with honors from medical school
Treatments
- Type 1 Diabetes (juvenile Diabetes), Type 2 Diabetes
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Graves' Disease
Fellowships
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Pediatric Endocrinology 2008
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- Dr. Stuart J. Brink MD196 Pleasant Street Newton Centre MA 02459-1815
- Dr. Rose Marino M.D.Massachuesetts General Hospital Boston MA 02114
- Dr. Lynne L Levitsky MD55 Fruit St Boston MA 02114
- Dr. Erinn T Rhodes MD300 Longwood Ave Boston MA 02115
- Dr. Abhinash Srivatsa M.D.333 Longwood Ave Boston MA 02115
- Dr. Jennifer Nicole Sivitz MD55 Fruit St Bhx 411 Boston MA 02114