Dr. Thu Phuong Ho M.D.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
505 Parnassus Ave # 0110 Uc San Francisco, M6 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Thu Ho is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Ho specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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