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Pragnesh M. Patel, MD
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2220 Gladstone Dr, Suite 3, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Phone: 925-432-3318    Fax: 925-432-0886

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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism: An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.


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