A diabetologist in Denver, Dr. Howard Kerstein specializes in treating the various types of diabetes and complications relating to the disease.
Dr. Howard Kerstein graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1966.
Dr. Kerstein has two offices in Colorado where he specializes in Diabetology, Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.
Specializing in the treatment of diabetes, Dr. Kerstein 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.
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Kerstein 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. Kerstein specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Kerstein can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
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. Kerstein, but only those who participate in Medicare.