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1230 E Main StMankato, MN 56001
Phone+1 507-625-1811
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Summary
- Dr. Abel Alfonso is an endocrinologist in Woodbury, MN. He received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSU-COM) in 2001 and completed his endocrinology fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) in 2006. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. Dr. Alfonso specializes in the management of diabetes, thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary and adrenal gland disorders, as well as low testosterone in men and osteoporosis. He is a U.S. Veteran and fluent in English and Spanish.
Education & Training
National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2004 - 2006
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
FL State License 2002 - 2026
NE State License 2013 - 2026
MI State License 2022 - 2025
MN State License 2015 - 2025
WI State License 2023 - 2025
CO State License 2013 - 2023
NM State License 2014 - 2015
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 14 citationsEffect of an accelerometer on body weight and fitness in overweight and obese active duty soldiers.Merica Shrestha, Travis M. Combest, Stephanie J. Fonda, Abel Alfonso, Arthur F. Guerrero
Military Medicine. 2013-11-12 - 22 citationsTraumatic Brain Injury-Related Hypopituitarism: A Review and Recommendations for Screening Combat VeteransArthur F. Guerrero, Abel Alfonso
Military Medicine. 2010-08-01 - 14 citationsGlycemic control with regular versus lispro insulin sliding scales in hospitalized Type 2 diabeticsAbel Alfonso, Maureen K. Koops, Dennis P. Mong, Robert A. Vigersky
Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications. 2006-05-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Midwest Endocrinology SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
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