Dr. Young nam Kim MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
5501 Old York Rd Cpc Bldg Philadelphia PA, 19141About
Dr. Young nam Kim practices Endocrinology in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kim 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. Kim examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Seoul National University, College of Medicine,Seoul, Korea, South MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
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