Dr. Hope D Shipman MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
9055 Katy Fwy Suite 100 Houston TX, 77024About
Dr. Hope Shipman, MD is one of the country's best rated doctors, specializing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism and internal medicine. MD Shipman currently practices medicine at Houston, Texas. ...
Education and Training
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1982
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
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- 2004 Texas Super Doctors
Treatments
- Menopause, Nutrition, Weight Management And More
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
Fellowships
- Scott & White Memorial Hospital/Tx A&M University System 1987
- Scott & White Memorial Hospital/Tx A&M University System 1987
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