Dr. Ak helen L. Dichek MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
4800 Sand Point Way Ne Seattle WA, 98105About
Dr. Ak helen Dichek is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Dichek 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.
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