David Escalante, MD

Dr. David Escalante brings extensive expertise in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Universidad De Montemorelos, Escuela De Medicina, and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine Program, followed by fellowship training in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Baylor College of Medicine. With nearly four decades of medical practice, Dr. Escalante holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.

Dr. Escalante practices at AdventHealth Primary Care Clinic in Manchester, Kentucky, and maintains hospital privileges at Jellico Community Hospital. He specializes in managing complex diabetes cases, including type 2 diabetes and geriatric diabetes care. His diagnostic approach includes comprehensive blood testing and kidney function assessments through creatinine clearance tests. Patients have rated Dr. Escalante 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.