Dr. Alpa Pravinbhai Patel MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
292 Saint Charles Way York PA, 17402About
Dr. Alpa Patel practices Endocrinology in York, PA. Dr. Patel 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. Patel examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1994
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1994
University of California 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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