Dr. Michael David Altheimer M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1002 N Church St Suite 400 Greensboro NC, 27401About
Dr. Michael Altheimer practices Endocrinology in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Altheimer 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. Altheimer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1981
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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