Dr. Kathleen A Alm MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
17221 E 23rd St S Suite 100 Independence MO, 64057About
Dr. Kathleen Alm practices Endocrinology in Independence, MO. Dr. Alm 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. Alm examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
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