Dr. Walter Shad Leitch M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
9040-A Fitzsimmons Ave Madigan Army Medical Tacoma WA, 98431About
Dr. Walter Leitch practices Endocrinology in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Leitch 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. Leitch examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine MD
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