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Dr. David Alster, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 70
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Dr. David Alster, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 70
Tucson, AZ
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Alster, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Tucson, AZ.
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Dr. Alster graduated from NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MASSOTHERAPY. Dr. David Alster, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Tucson, AZ and has 37 years experience. Dr. Alster has experience treating conditions like Dyslipidemia, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Diabetes Type 2, Hypothyroidism, Obesity, Diabetic Polyneuropathy, Diabetes Type 1, Morbid Obesity, Leg and Foot Ulcers, Thyrotoxicosis, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Thyroid Eye Disease, Amenorrhea, Endocrine Gland Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Calcium Metabolism Disorders, Adrenal Gland Diseases, Adrenal Gland Cancer, Goiter, Thyroid Nodule, Hypoparathyroidism, Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Menstrual Disorders, Testicular Dysfunction, Hypogonadism, Hypercalcemia, Adrenal Incidentaloma, Pheochromocytoma, Thyroiditis, Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases, Adrenal Insufficiency, Lipid Disorders, Hyperlipidemia, Hashimoto's Disease, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Osteoporosis, Vitamin_Deficiency, Proteinuria, Thyroid Cyst, Pituitary Gland Cancer, Hyperprolactinemia, Pituitary Tumor, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothalamus Cancer and Drug Induced Adrenocortical Insufficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Alster's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alster is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dyslipidemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetes Type 2
Dyslipidemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetes Type 2
Dyslipidemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetes Type 2
Hypothyroidism
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Obesity
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diabetes Type 1
Morbid Obesity
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Thyrotoxicosis
Hyperthyroidism
Graves' Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease
Amenorrhea
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Goiter
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Thyroid Nodule
Hypoparathyroidism
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Menstrual Disorders
Testicular Dysfunction
Hypogonadism
Hypercalcemia
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Pheochromocytoma
Thyroiditis
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Adrenal Insufficiency
Lipid Disorders
Hyperlipidemia
Hashimoto's Disease
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Osteoporosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Proteinuria
Thyroid Cyst
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Hyperprolactinemia
Pituitary Tumor
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hypothalamus Cancer
Drug Induced Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Perimenopause
Thyroid Cancer
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Overweight
Malaise and Fatigue
Hypoglycemia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Lipoprotein Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Osteopenia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperkalemia
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Cushing's Syndrome
Gynecomastia
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Hyperandrogenization Syndrome
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Hemochromatosis
Diabetes Insipidus
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Peripheral Edema
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acromegaly and Gigantism
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Thyroiditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenogenital Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Thyroiditis
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism without Goiter
Cough
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Craniopharyngioma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetic Coma
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Drug Induced Obesity
Drug Induced Thyroiditis
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Esophagitis
Excessive Sweating
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Female Infertility
Fibromyalgia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gestational Diabetes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperaldosteronism
Hypertension
Hypoglycemic Coma
Hypopituitarism Following Procedure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism
Joint Pain
Klinefelter Syndrome
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipedema
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Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Low Back Pain
Male Infertility
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Metabolic Syndrome
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1)
Muscle Cramping
Nausea
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Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteomalacia
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polymyositis
Polyuria
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Postpartum Thyroiditis
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Rickets
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Sarcoidosis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Thiamin Deficiency
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Turner Syndrome
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Geriatric Assessment
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
Vaccination
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Banner APCN Plus Health Network Choice POS II
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Banner Managed Plus Open Access
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS

Locations

  1. 1 Tucson Endocrine Associates PLLC
    5910 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 297-0404
  2. 2 Julia V Salmon
    1773 W Saint Marys Rd Ste 202, Tucson, AZ 85745
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 297-0404

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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Alster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alster's profile.

Dr. Alster frequently treats the following conditions: Dyslipidemia, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Diabetes Type 2, Hypothyroidism, Obesity, Diabetic Polyneuropathy, Diabetes Type 1, Morbid Obesity, Leg and Foot Ulcers, Thyrotoxicosis, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Thyroid Eye Disease, Amenorrhea, Endocrine Gland Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Calcium Metabolism Disorders, Adrenal Gland Diseases, Adrenal Gland Cancer, Goiter, Thyroid Nodule, Hypoparathyroidism, Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Menstrual Disorders, Testicular Dysfunction, Hypogonadism, Hypercalcemia, Adrenal Incidentaloma, Pheochromocytoma, Thyroiditis, Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases, Adrenal Insufficiency, Lipid Disorders, Hyperlipidemia, Hashimoto's Disease, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Osteoporosis, Vitamin_Deficiency, Proteinuria, Thyroid Cyst, Pituitary Gland Cancer, Hyperprolactinemia, Pituitary Tumor, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothalamus Cancer and Drug Induced Adrenocortical Insufficiency. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Alster, MD is affiliated with Canyon Vista Medical Center, Oro Valley Hospital, Tucson Medical Center, Olean General Hospital, Benson Hospital, Copper Queen Community Hospital, Gila Regional Medical Center, MT. Graham Regional Medical Center, Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Northwest Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita, Southwest Memorial Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Alster, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Education
Medical Education
  • NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MASSOTHERAPY
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Canyon Vista Medical Center

    5700 E Highway 90, Sierra Vista, AZ

  • Oro Valley Hospital

    1551 E Tangerine Rd, Oro Valley, AZ

  • Tucson Medical Center

    5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ

  • Olean General Hospital

    515 Main St, Olean, NY

  • Benson Hospital

    450 S Ocotillo St, Benson, AZ

  • Copper Queen Community Hospital

    101 Cole Ave, Bisbee, AZ

  • Gila Regional Medical Center

    1313 E 32nd St, Silver City, NM

  • MT. Graham Regional Medical Center

    1600 S 20th Ave, Safford, AZ

  • Northern Cochise Community Hospital

    901 W Rex Allen Dr, Willcox, AZ

  • Northwest Medical Center

    6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ

  • Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita

    16260 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Sahuarita, AZ

  • Southwest Memorial Hospital

    1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO

  • St. Mary's Hospital

    1601 W Saint Marys Rd, Tucson, AZ

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