Dr. Christine L Ternand MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
347 Smith Ave N Children's Hospitals Saint Paul MN, 55102About
Dr. Christine Ternand is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Saint Paul, MN. Dr. Ternand specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1977
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFellowships
- Endocrinology, Pediatric - Mayo Medical School, Rochester 1981
- Mayo Clinic, Pediatric residency and Pediatric Endocrine fellowship 1977
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