Dr. Richard Horton MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
5643 E Corso Di Napoli Long Beach CA, 90803About
Dr. Richard Horton practices Endocrinology in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Horton 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. Horton examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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University of Washington School of Medicine Medical Degree 1958
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- American Society for Clinical Investigation
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