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An endocrinologist in La Jolla, Dr. Aakif Ahmad diagnoses, treats, and manages endocrine disorders, or those affecting the body's secretion of hormones such as thyroid problems or diabetes.
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Aakif Ahmad is accepting new patients at this office.
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10666 N Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Aakif Ahmad graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010.
Dr. Ahmad has one office in California where he specializes in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Ahmad works with fifteen doctors including Dr. Poulina Uddin and Dr. Eric Chang.
Specialties
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Endocrinology
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Ahmad 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.
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Internal Medicine
An internist in La Jolla, CA, Dr. Aakif Ahmad specializes in the primary care of adults through diagnosis and treatment of cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Ahmad may also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. For example, patients experiencing severe breathing problems would be referred to a pulmonologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
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