Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Doctors in Long Island City, NY Accepting Medicare

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Zainab Shaheen, MD
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4604 31st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11103
Phone: 718-721-1500    Fax: 718-579-4836
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Zinoviy Abelev, MD
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3711 Queens Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: 718-361-5100    Fax: 718-361-5169

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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