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Endocrinology
Dean Health System's Endocrinology specialists (endocrinologists) diagnose, treat and prevent diseases that affect the endocrine system. They treat adults and adolescents (13 years and older) who have endocrine disorders.
The
endocrine system is comprised of glands—organs that produce
hormones linked to metabolism, growth and development, and reproduction.
Diseases of the endocrine system include diabetes mellitus, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary and growth disorders, weight problems and obesity, hypertension, cholesterol and other lipid disorders, sexual dysfunction disorders, hormonal imbalances, and other metabolic diseases.
Endocrinologists are board certified in Internal Medicine, with additional specialization in endocrinology. Both medical doctors (MD) and doctors of osteopathy (DO) may specialize in endocrinology. Dean's endocrinologists work closely with primary care physicians to diagnose, treat, and carefully monitor patients with endocrine disorders.
Endocrinology Special Interests
- Adrenal diseases
- Diabetes management
- Growth hormone treatment
- Lipid abnormalities
- Osteoporosis management
- Pituitary diseases
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Sex hormone problems
- Thyroid diseases (including thyroid cancer)
- Thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy
- Weight management
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