Dr. Lakshmi L Alapati MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2560 24th St Suite 201 Rock Island IL, 61201About
Dr. Lakshmi Alapati practices Endocrinology in Rock Island, IL. Dr. Alapati 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. Alapati examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Siddhartha Medical College 2001
Butler University in Indianapolis
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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