Dr. Robert Igwe, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
31500 Telegraph Rd Bingham Farms MI, 48025About
Dr. Robert Igwe practices Endocrinology in Bingham Farms, MI. He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Dr. Igwe 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. Igwe examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria 1986
Board Certification
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine)
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
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