Dr. Tallapragada Shankar MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1365 Rock Quarry Rd Suite 201 Stockbridge GA, 30281About
Dr. Tallapragada Shankar practices Endocrinology in Stockbridge, GA. Dr. Shankar 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. Shankar examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Madras University, Chingleput Med College, Chingleput, India MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Gynecomastia
- Menopause
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
- Graves' Disease
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