Dr. Melissa Loughney, M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
110 Irving St Nw Suite 2a38 Washington DC, 20010About
Dr. Melissa Loughney practices Endocrinology in Washington, DC. Dr. Loughney 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. Loughney examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1987
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1987
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroiditis
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
Fellowships
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 1994
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