
Dr. David A Ontjes MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC, 27599About
Dr. David Ontjes practices Endocrinology in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Ontjes 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. Ontjes examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Bryan Batch MD1000 Trent Drive Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Tracy M Black M.D.4220 N Roxboro St Durham NC 27704
- Dr. Julie L Sharpless MD101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27599
- Dr. Susan Shapiro Braithwaite M.D.5316 Highgate Dr Durham NC 27713
- Dr. Jyothi P Rao MD310 Baker House Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Elizabeth H Harris M.D.300 Meadowmont Village Circle Chapel Hill NC 27517
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALl
101 MANNING DRIVE CHAPEL HILL NC 27514DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710