
Dr. Heather E Brooks MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3601 5th Ave St 562 Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Heather Brooks practices Endocrinology in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Brooks specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Brooks examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 2001
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2001
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
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Nearest Hospitals
UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDEl
200 LOTHROP STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEMl
300 HALKET STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213UPMC MERCYl
1400 LOCUST STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15219