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Dr. Alexander Tessnow, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 54
Dr. Alexander Tessnow, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Alexander Tessnow, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Dallas, TX.
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Dr. Alexander Tessnow, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 54
Dallas, TX
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alexander Tessnow, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Dallas, TX.

About

Dr. Tessnow graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Ut Medical Center.Dr. Alexander Tessnow, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Dallas, TX and has 28 years experience. Dr. Tessnow currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Parkland Health and Hospital System. Dr. Tessnow has experience treating conditions like Endocrine Gland Cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tessnow received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Tessnow's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tessnow is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Endocrine Gland Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Goiter
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Hyperthyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism
Thyrotoxicosis
Hypothyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dyslipidemia
Graves' Disease
Hashimoto's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypogonadism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acromegaly and Gigantism
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Thyroiditis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Cellulitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Craniopharyngioma
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Coma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gynecomastia
Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hernia
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Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperaldosteronism
Hyperkalemia
Hyperprolactinemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism Following Procedure
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Insomnia
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Klinefelter Syndrome
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2A (MEN 2A)
Myxedema Coma
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Otitis Media
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postpartum Thyroiditis
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Proteinuria
Rash
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Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Restless Leg Syndrome
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Thyroid Atrophy
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Turner Syndrome
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Wheezing
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Aspiration or Injection of Thyroid Cyst
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Immunization Administration

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Open Choice PPO
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    Open Access Plus
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    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
  • Blue Essentials HMO
    BestChoice PPO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas Tx 7, Dallas, TX 75390
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  2. 2 Psychiatric Unit
    5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 590-8000
  3. 3 Office
    2001 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75390
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  4. 4 Office
    5303 Harry Hines Blvd Ste 400, Dallas, TX 75390
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 645-2800
  5. 5 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 645-2800
  6. 6 Office
    5151 Maple Ave Fl 3, Dallas, TX 75235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 590-5582

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Oct 28, 2023
From all my doctors, he is the best. Doctor Tessnow seems very knowledgeable and explains any changes he recommends. I am a patient for more than twenty years of this UT Sub Specialty Clinic, because my experience with their doctors and the clinic has been and is excellent.
alfred zwanenburg — Oct 28, 2023
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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas at Dallas
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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  • University of Ut Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alexander Tessnow, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tessnow's profile.

Dr. Tessnow frequently treats the following conditions: Endocrine Gland Cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alexander Tessnow, MD is affiliated with Parkland Health and Hospital System.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Parkland Health and Hospital System

    5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX