A diabetologist in Portland, Dr. Patricia Burford specializes in treating the various types of diabetes and complications relating to the disease.
Yes, Dr. Patricia A. Burford is accepting new patients at this office.
(503) 445-8088
5050 Nehoyt Street, Portland, OR 97213
Yes, Dr. Patricia A. Burford is accepting new patients at this office.
(503) 445-8088
5050 Ne Hoyt Street, Suite 414, Portland, OR 97213-2983
Dr. Patricia Burford graduated from Other in 1987.
Dr. Burford has two offices in Oregon where she specializes in Diabetology, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology.
Specializing in the treatment of diabetes, Dr. Burford 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. Burford specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Burford 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.
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Burford 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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MD • 1987
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. Burford, but only those who participate in Medicare.