Dr. Abel Alfonso DO
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3207 N Academy Blvd Suite 1300 Colorado Springs CO, 80917About
Dr. Abel Alfonso practices Endocrinology in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Alfonso 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. Alfonso examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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