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Endocrinology Disorders

Pediatric Endocrinology We specialize in evaluating and treating children and adolescents with diabetes, growth problems, thyroid disorders, pubertal disorders, calcium and osteoporosis problems, menstrual problems, hypoglycemia, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, failure to thrive, metabolic symdrome, adrenal disorders, breast disorders (gynecomastia), hair production disorders and pituitary abnormalities.

Type 1 Diabetes We specialize in the diagnosis and ultra-management of type 1 diabetes. This includes multiple injection and insulin pump therapies, fax in glucose capabilities, downloading glucose monitoring, carb counting classes, certified diabetes educators, complication prevention strategies.

Type 2 Diabetes We specialize in the diagnosis, ultra-treatment and prevention of type 2 diabetes in kids and adults. We aim to educate patients and families on how to comprehensively manage not just the blood glucose levels, but all aspects of their disease including complicaton prevention strategies.

Thyroid disorders We specialize in disorders of the thyroid gland. This includes hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiter (enlarged thyroid), thyroid nodules (lumps within the thyroid), thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid), and thyroid cancers. We use multiple tools including in the office thyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration biopsy (if needed) and extensive patient education in addition to medication.

Pituitary Disorders We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary disorders including tumors, radiation & trauma disorders. We perform extensive evaluations in the office instead requiring in hospital studies.

Osteoporosis and Calcium Disorders Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeleton that is associated with loss of bone tissue, which leads to damage to the bone "architecture" and an increased risk of fractures. Several endocrine problems, such as menopause, loss of testicular function and aging, are known to be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis. Endocrinologists specialize in treating and preventing bone loss and preventing fractures. In addition, endocrinologists treat disorders that may affect bones, such as hyperparathyroidism (a disorder causing elevated calcium levels) and problems causing low calcium levels.

Adrenal Disorders

Cholesterol Disorders

Parathyroid Disorders

Male Sexual Hormone Disorders

Female Reproductive Endocrinology We specialize in a broad spectrum of female reproductive endocrinology issues including: 1. abnormal female pubertal development. 2. evaluation of causes and treatment of: amenorrhea (lack of menstrual periods) and anovulation (lack of or inrregular ovulation). 3. endocrine causes of infertility. 4. polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO), hirsutism (excessive facial and/or body hair), elevated androgen levels. 5. endocrine disorders of pregnancy.

Care Philosophy

We strive to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and our referral physicians to provide personal, leading edge care and education in endocrine disorders.