A diabetologist in Lake Forest, Dr. Brian Chavez specializes in treating the various types of diabetes and complications relating to the disease.
Yes, Dr. Brian E. Chavez is accepting new patients at this office.
23331 El Toro Road, 102, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Dr. Brian Chavez graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2000.
Dr. Chavez has two offices in California where he specializes in Diabetology, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology.
Dr. Chavez works with eight doctors including Dr. Marlene Yacoob and Dr. David Mir.
Specializing in the treatment of diabetes, Dr. Chavez cares for patients suffering from all types and stages of the disease such as types I and II, or gestational diabetes. Diabetologists work closely with diabetic patients to formulate a personalized, comprehensive plan that includes a diabetes-friendly diet and exercise regimen, in addition to any prescription medications or treatment procedures that are deemed necessary.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Chavez specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. He may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Chavez 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.
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. Chavez, but only those who participate in Medicare.