Stamford Health Medical Group Diabetes & Endocrinology

Lydia Bal, MD, grew up in Oakville, Ontario in Canada and received her undergraduate degree from McMaster University in Ontario where she studied Life Sciences and graduated with honors. She earned her medical degree from The American University of Antigua College of Medicine and completed her residency at Stamford Hospital in Family Medicine. During her residency, she had the privilege to provide care to the underserved community which further enhanced her training and skills. After residency, Dr. Bal wanted to continue to be a part of the Stamford community and subsequently joined Stamford Health Medical Group. Dr. Bal’s passion for patient care is driven by the relationships she builds with her patients and ability to help them achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Arguello is a seasoned pediatric endocrinologist and has been in practice for over 25 years. He is a general pediatric endocrinologist, with a particular interest in growth disorders, but also manages thyroid disorders, pubertal disorders, diabetes, and medical weight management. Dr. Arguello has been recognized as a “Top Doctor in Pediatric Endocrinology” by Moffly Media Magazines/Fairfield County, Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Connecticut Magazine, New York Magazine, and US News& World Report in the past few years. Here, Dr. Arguello describes his approach to patient care: “Be kind, be courteous and treat people with respect, listen carefully, and don’t make any judgments. If you treat your patient and families the same way you treat your own family, you will always do the right thing by them.” In his free time, Dr. Arguello enjoys cooking, eating out, traveling, watching documentaries, and cheering for his son at wrestling tournaments and baseball games.