Mrs. Tessie Otero-truitt MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2232 Wilborn Ave Suite B South Boston VA, 24592About
Dr. Tessie Otero-truitt practices Endocrinology in South Boston, VA. Dr. Otero-truitt 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. Otero-truitt examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
St. George's University School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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