Overview
Fnu Deepika, MD, specializes in endocrinology – the hormone system essential to how your body works – at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center.“My choice to enter medicine was a very personal one. While growing up, I experienced firsthand the challenges my loved ones faced with terminal illness,” says Deepika. “This is ultimately what sparked my interest in medicine and becoming a doctor.”She earned degrees from Kasturba Medical College in India and in Texas at Houston Methodist Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. Deepika is a fellowship-trained doctor, meaning she has even more training and expertise to care for your complex needs. This includes Type 2 diabetes – a preventable disease which also puts you at risk for other serious conditions like a stroke or painful neuropathy (nerve damage). If you are struggling with how to manage Type 2 diabetes, ask your primary care provider for a referral to Dr. Deepika. Together you will personalize a care plan to fit your lifestyle. Your doctor might also refer you if you’re struggling to lose weight, experiencing a thyroid condition or have osteoporosis (brittle bones).Tell your physician how you’re feeling and ask if you should see an endocrinologist for expert specialty care.
Dr. Deepika is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Dr. Deepika is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Deepika is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 300, Waterloo, IA 50702
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Deepika 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.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Fnu Deepika
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Fnu Deepika?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Fnu Deepika by calling their office at 319-272-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Fnu Deepika a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Fnu Deepika is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Fnu Deepika specialize in?
While Dr. Fnu Deepika is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, and Thyroid Storm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Fnu Deepika participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Fnu Deepika has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Fnu Deepika's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Fnu Deepika accept my insurance?
Dr. Fnu Deepika accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-272-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Deepika isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Deepika isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Deepika isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Deepika isAdvanced. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Deepika isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Deepika isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Deepika isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Deepika isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Ballinger-Wallace SyndromeDr. Deepika isExperienced. Learn about Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome.
- Cytochrome C Oxidase DeficiencyDr. Deepika isExperienced. Learn about Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.