Dr. Marla Snyder Barkoff M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2720 W 15th St Office C1400 Chicago IL, 60608About
Dr. Marla Barkoff practices Endocrinology in Chicago, IL. Dr. Barkoff 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. Barkoff examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Boston University School of Medicine M.D. 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism- 2007
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Thyroid Nodules, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism And More
Fellowships
- The University of Chicago Endocrinology 2009
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