Dr. Alexandra Pellecchia MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1 Webster Avenue Suite 301 Poughkeepsie New York, 12601About
Dr. Alexandra Pellecchia practices Endocrinology in Poughkeepsie, New York. Dr. Pellecchia 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. Pellecchia examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
State University of New York Upstate Medical University of Syracuse
Board Certification
Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Internships
- Yale New Haven Hospital
Fellowships
- Brown University
Professional Society Memberships
- Endocrine Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology
What do you attribute your success to?
Good Patient Relationships
Hobbies / Sports
- Outdoor Activities, Hiking, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
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