Dr. John W Turk MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
4921 Parkview Pl Suite B 5th Floor Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. John Turk practices Endocrinology in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Turk 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. Turk examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Washington Center / School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Unusual occupational toxins.
- Problems with therapeutic monitoring of cyclosporine using silicone central venous line samples.
- Descriptive and mechanistic considerations of interleukin 1 and insulin secretion.
- Arachidonic acid metabolism and renal allograft rejection.
- Phenytoin and phenobarbital concentrations in renal insufficiency.
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