Parul J. Kakaria
Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)

Dr. Parul J. Kakaria

Endocrinology
UPMC
UPMC Endocrinology
3 Walnut Street, 
Lemoyne, PA 
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Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
UPMC
UPMC Endocrinology
3 Walnut Street, 
Lemoyne, PA 
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Overview

Parul Kakaria, MD, is certified in endocrinology diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Harrisburg Endocrinology Associates and is affiliated with UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Harrisburg. She completed her fellowship, residency, and medical degree at George Washington University Medical Center.

Dr. Kakaria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Nodule.

Specialties
Endocrinology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Fellowships
George Washington University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Lititz
Upmc Carlisle
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

UPMC Endocrinology
3 Walnut Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043
Call: 717-791-2540

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kakaria has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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