Endocrinology & Metabolism

Our office diagnoses and treats endocrine issues broadly speaking. Endocrinology is the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the ductless glands which often affect other parts of the body due to hormonal imbalance. The overall goal of treatment is to restore the patient's normal balance of hormones. Some of the more common conditions treated by endocrinologists include pituitary tumors, hypopituitarism, acromegaly, prolactinoma, diabetes, metabolic disorders like obesity and metabolic syndrome, lack of growth, osteoporosis, thyroid diseases, hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism, thyroid cancer, over- or under-production of hormones, cholesterol disorders, hypertension, infertility and menopause. Addison's Disease and Cushing's Syndrome are also evaluated and managed. Adult somatropic hormone deficiency is evaluated and treated.

Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

We focus on early and proactive detection and treatment of diabetes. Diabetes affects how your body uses blood sugar (glucose), the source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues and your brain's main source of fuel. Though causes vary, diabetes leads to excess blood sugar, which in turn can lead to serious health problems. Potentially reversible diabetes conditions include prediabetes — when your blood sugar levels are elevated but not high enough to be classified as diabetes — and gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy but may resolve after delivery. Some diabetic people have symptoms so mild that they go unnoticed. Symptoms of diabetes include urinating often, feeling very thirsty, feeling very hungry though you are eating, extreme fatigue, blurry vision, cuts/bruises that are slow to heal, weight loss even though you are eating more, tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet. Early detection and treatment of diabetes can decrease the risk of developing the complications of diabetes.

Thyroid and Lipid Disorders

We diagnose and treat different types of thyroid imbalance related disease including Hashimoto’s disease and Graves’ disease.  Thyroid-related issues are often undertreated or remain undiagnosed for millions of Americans. For women, pregnancy and menopause can also affect thyroid function. Symptoms of a thyroid disorder might include fatigue, weight gain, confusion, poor memory, poor concentration, difficulty sleeping, constipation, irregular periods, hair loss, lack of concentration, depression, other unexplained, undiagnosed ailments.

We also treat lipid disorders that can spring from the wrong type of cholesterol, clogging your arteries and put you at risk for heart disease. High cholesterol levels can stem from your diet, especially if you eat foods high in saturated fats. Sometimes, though, your thyroid gland may be to blame.

Weight Loss and Integrative Health

We have many success stories over the years from treating patients for weight-related issues.  Generally, weight loss can produce significant health benefits such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood sugars. Modest weight loss can decrease risk factors for chronic diseases related to obesity. In addition to improving your health, maintaining weight loss is likely to improve your life in other ways. A National Weight Control Registry study found that those who had maintained weight loss reported improvements in not only their physical health, but also their energy levels, physical mobility, general mood, and self-confidence.

We aim to improve weight control through understanding your body's chemical processes through medically informed analysis and then prescribing treatment that may involve overall changes to lifestyle, habits and approaches to diet in a holistic and integrative manner.