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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 | |||
| 21 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish | Speaks English |
| New York , NY | New York , NY | Fresh Meadows , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE | Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine | Med School: Mt Sinai School of Medicine | Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
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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 expired medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.
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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