
Andrea Del Toro Diez, MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1518 Calle Epifanio Vidal Mayaguez PR, 00682About
Dr. Andrea Del Toro-Diez is an Endocrinologist practicing in SAN JUAN, PR. Dr. Del Toro-Diez specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Endocrinologists focus on hormone-related diseases, the most common of which are diabetes and thyroid disorders. Other rare diseases they manage are pituitary, adrenal, and calcium/bone disorders. Dr. Del Toro-Diez provides comprehensive care and establishes long-term relationships with her patients.
Education and Training
UPR School of Medicine MD 2016
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine)
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Professional Memberships
- Endocrine Society
- Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Endocrinología y Diabetologia
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Get to know Endocrinologist Dr. Andrea Del Toro Diez, who serves patients in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
A trusted endocrinologist, Dr. Del Toro Diez sees patients at her private practice in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
In regards to her educational background, she graduated with her medical degree and completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Finally, she completed her fellowship in endocrinology at the San Juan City Hospital.
Subsequent to her education, the doctor attained board certification in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
In order to remain up to date in her field, she is an active member of the Endocrine Society and the Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Endocrinología y Diabetología.
Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. Endocrinologists have the training to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and problems by helping to restore the normal balance of hormones in the body. The common diseases and disorders of the endocrine system that endocrinologists deal with include diabetes mellitus, as well as adrenal, pituitary, and thyroid disorders, among others.
On a more personal note, Dr. Del Toro Diez is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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