Dr. Susan B Nunez MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Suite 200 Austin TX, 78723About
Dr. Susan Nunez is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Nunez 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
Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University Medical
Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Aromatase inhibitors in pediatrics.
- Retinoid X receptor beta and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor activate an estrogen response element.
- Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and IGF-binding protein-3 concentrations compared to stimulated and night growth hormone in the evaluation of short children--a clinical research center study.
Treatments
- Down Syndrome
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Graves' Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member Travis County Medical Society
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