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Dr. Alberto Franco Akel is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism, along with internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center. With 21 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Akel brings extensive knowledge to treating complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Dr. Akel practices at Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York, New York, and maintains affiliations with Oswego Hospital and Samaritan Medical Center. His expertise focuses on managing type 2 diabetes in both adults and younger patients. He also treats hyperglycemic emergencies, providing critical care when blood sugar levels become dangerously high. Dr. Akel performs essential diagnostic procedures including glucose testing and comprehensive blood work to monitor his patients' health.
Dr. Akel practices at Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York, New York, and maintains affiliations with Oswego Hospital and Samaritan Medical Center. His expertise focuses on managing type 2 diabetes in both adults and younger patients. He also treats hyperglycemic emergencies, providing critical care when blood sugar levels become dangerously high. Dr. Akel performs essential diagnostic procedures including glucose testing and comprehensive blood work to monitor his patients' health.
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Quick Facts
- 21 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- Metropolitan Hospital Center
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks English |
| New York , NY | Fresh Meadows , NY | Eastchester , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE | Med School: SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine |
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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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Metropolitan Hospital Center
Medical School
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE
Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias MedicasGraduated in 2005
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- Dr. Alberto Franco Akel is affiliated with Metropolitan Hospital Center, Oswego Hospital, and Samaritan Medical Center.
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