Dr. Helena Levitt MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3601 5TH AVE PITTSBURGH PA, 15213About
Dr. Helena Levitt practices Endocrinology in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Levitt 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. Levitt examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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