Medicare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Doctors in Florence, AL

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Doctors in Florence, AL Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Syed Rafeeq Ahmed, MD
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3903 Peach St, Florence, AL 35630
Phone: 256-766-3003 Fax: 256-766-0898

Dr. Bethany Ann Jackson, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1941 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630
Phone: 256-284-7280 Fax: 256-284-7284

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism: An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

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