Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Doctors in Columbus, GA Accepting Medicare

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Mallika Thiruppathi, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1400 Bradley Lake Blvd, Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: 334-737-2737    
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Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1013 Talbotton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: 706-507-7067    Fax: 706-221-3179
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Dr. Benjamin Adam Dennis, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2425 Brookstone Centre Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: 706-322-1700    
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Dr. Steven Bruce Leichter, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2425 Brookstone Centre Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: 706-322-1700    Fax: 706-320-0456
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Garry Lewis August, MD
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1519 13th Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
Phone: 706-322-4486    Fax: 706-322-4403

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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