An endocrinologist in Port Charlotte, Dr. Lenita Hanson diagnoses, treats, and manages endocrine disorders, or those affecting the body's secretion of hormones such as thyroid problems or diabetes.
Dr. Lenita Hanson graduated from New York Medical College in 1986.
Dr. Hanson has one office in Florida where she specializes in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Hanson works with one doctor, Dr. Omarya Quijano Vega.
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Hanson 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. Hanson specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Hanson can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with skin conditions may be referred to a dermatologist for further diagnostic tests or treatment plans.
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. Hanson, but only those who participate in Medicare.