Dr. Muzaffar Piracha M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
4540 W Railroad St Gulfport MS, 39501About
Dr. Muzaffar Piracha practices Endocrinology in Gulfport, MS. Dr. Piracha 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. Piracha examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Nishtar Medical College, Bahuddin Zakaria Univ. 1985
Nishtar Medical College & Hospital 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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