Dr. Nursen Gurtunca M.D.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
1 Childrens Hospital Dr 4401 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh PA, 15224About
Dr. Nursen Gurtunca is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Gurtunca 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
University of Edge
Istanbul Universitesi 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Birth Defects
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Thyroiditis
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