
Alexander H Tessnow MD
Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Thyroid
University of Texas Southwestern
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- 5323 Harry Hines Blvd# MC9302Dallas, TX 75390 
- Phone+1 214-645-2800 
- Fax+1 214-645-2828 
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Summary
- Dr. Alex Tessnow is an endocrinologist in Dallas, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, William P. Clements, Jr. University Hospital, and Parkland Health & Hospital System. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been in practice 21 years. He specializes in thyroid disorders and is experienced in neck ultrasound and fine needle aspiration.
Education & Training
 University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2007 - 2009 University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2007 - 2009
 University of Utah HealthResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999 University of Utah HealthResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
 University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1996 University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1996
Certifications & Licensure
 TX State Medical License 2007 - 2027 TX State Medical License 2007 - 2027
 UT State Medical License 1997 - 2008 UT State Medical License 1997 - 2008
 American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
 American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsTreatment of Hypothyroidism by Age and Sex in the United States: A NHANES and Optum Claims Data Analysis.Alexander H Tessnow, Benjamin J Gigliotti, Jennifer M Perkins, Chris P Schneiderman, Brett Pinsky
 Endocrine Practice. 2025-03-01
- 2 citationsAvoidable biopsies? Validating artificial intelligence-based decision support software in indeterminate thyroid nodules.Christopher J Carnabatu, David T Fetzer, Alexander Tessnow, Shelby Holt, Vivek R Sant
 Surgery. 2025-01-01
- Thyroid Abscess.Iram Hussain, Alexander H Tessnow
 JCEM Case Reports. 2024-04-01
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