Dr. Alejandra N Santiago MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
PARQUE LOS ALMENDROS CALLE LADY DI PONCE PR, 00716About
Dr. Alejandra Santiago practices Endocrinology in PONCE, PR. Dr. Santiago 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. Santiago examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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