An endocrinologist in Rio Piedras, Dr. Margarita Ramirez-vick diagnoses, treats, and manages endocrine disorders, or those affecting the body's secretion of hormones such as thyroid problems or diabetes.
Dr. Ramirez-vick has one office in Puerto Rico where she specializes in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Ramirez-vick works with fifteen doctors including Dr. Hector Banchs and Dr. Jose Cruz.
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Ramirez-vick can diagnose and create treatment plans for conditions like growth disorders, obesity, low testosterone, osteoporosis and various thyroid disorders, among others. Treatments provided by an endocrinologist may include medication management or hormone therapies.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Ramirez-vick specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Ramirez-vick can also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe allergies could be referred to an allergist for added diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Ramirez-vick, but only those who participate in Medicare.