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Summary
Dr. Alberto Franco Akel treats hypothyroidism, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and diabetic ketoacidosis, and practices endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, and internal medicine. He has 21 years of experience and is affiliated with Metropolitan Hospital Center, Oswego Hospital, and Samaritan Medical Center.
Dr. Akel earned his medical degree from Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil and completed his residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center. He sees patients in New York, New York, and speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Akel earned his medical degree from Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil and completed his residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center. He sees patients in New York, New York, and speaks English and Spanish.
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Quick Facts
- 21 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Metropolitan Hospital Center
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| 21 Years of Experience | 53 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE | Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: Ruth And Bruce Rappaport Fac Of Med Technion Israel Inst Of Technology | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alberto Antonio Franco Akel
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Alberto Antonio Franco Akel has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Alberto Antonio Franco Akel has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Dr. Alberto Antonio Franco Akel holds an active medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2028.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center.
Medical School
Graduated from NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE and Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias Medicas in 2005.
NPI Number
Dr. Franco Akel's NPI number is 1194080317.
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- Dr. Alberto Franco Akel speaks English and Spanish.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Alberto Franco Akel affiliated with?
- Dr. Alberto Franco Akel is affiliated with Metropolitan Hospital Center, Oswego Hospital, and Samaritan Medical Center.
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