Laura Pennington
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Laura Pennington practices Endocrinology in Durham, NC. Dr. Pennington 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. Pennington examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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