Dr. Tripuraneni D Kirk MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC, 27599About
Dr. Tripuraneni Kirk practices Endocrinology in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Kirk 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. Kirk examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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