Dr. James C Larocque M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3205 Churchland Blvd Chesapeake VA, 23321About
Dr. James Larocque practices Endocrinology in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Larocque 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. Larocque examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1974
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Goiter
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