Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fatty substance naturally present in the body and needed for several functions; health interest arises when its blood levels rise higher than desirable.
Why it is monitored: High, sustained levels can affect the health of the heart and blood vessels over time.
Contributing factors: Diet, physical activity, family history, and some habits play a role.
Who evaluates it? The general practitioner, the internist, and the dietitian provide guidance on managing it; knowing your levels through a checkup with a professional is a good starting point for taking care of your health.
Data on 536 doctors who treat cholesterol
Specialties that treat cholesterol
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cholesterol
Dr. José Luis Razo Aguirre
Dr. Hugo Castellanos
Dr. Rocio Velázquez
Dr. Erick Bautista
Dr. Hector Manuel Garcia Alatorre
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Etsson Jessel García Hernández
Dr. Miguel Herrera
Dra. María Elena de Fátima Cuevas Pedroza
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Lic. Helena Carolina Navarro Silva
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Frequently asked questions
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance naturally present in the body and needed for several functions; health interest arises when its blood levels rise higher than desirable.
Which doctor treats cholesterol?
Cholesterol is usually treated by specialists in geriatrician, clinical analyst, general practitioner, nutritionist, bariatric physician, nutritionist, clinical nutritionist, dentist.