Dr. David Shadowen M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
201 Park St Bowling Green KY, 42101About
Dr. David Shadowen practices Endocrinology in Bowling Green, KY. Dr. Shadowen 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. Shadowen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1984
UNIV OF LOUISVILLE SCH OF MED 1984
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
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