Dr. Maria Mercedes Garcia MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
4660 Kenmore Ave Suite 514 Alexandria VA, 22304About
Dr. Maria Garcia practices Endocrinology in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Garcia 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. Garcia examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1987
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1987
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
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