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Dr. Fernando Ovalle, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
4.4 (7)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
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34 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Fernando Ovalle, MD

Dr. Fernando Ovalle, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. They graduated from U de Nuevo Leon. Dr. Ovalle, completed a residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Ovalle an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Ovalle works at Practice in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Diabetes Type 1 along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ovalle's Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Kirklin Clinic
    2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-3411
  2. 2
    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility
    1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-3411
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    2000 6th Ave S Fl 4, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 801-8490

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    About Dr. Fernando Ovalle, MD

    Specialties
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • 1104930916
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Barnes Hosp-Wash U Sch Med
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    Residency
    • Henry Ford Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • U de Nuevo Leon
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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    Dr. Ovalle has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ovalle has seen patients for Diabetes Type 1, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ovalle on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Ovalle. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ovalle.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Ovalle, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Ovalle appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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