Endocrinology
Endocrine conditions are often complex and involve many systems within
the body. Confluence Health endocrinologists are experts at diagnosing
and treating a number of diseases and
disorders, ranging from diabetes to thyroid disorders. A multi-disciplinary
team of endocrinologists, diabetes educators, and dietitians provide medical
management to patients that are at risk of developing complications or
for those that require education and review of management.
An endocrinologist provides the following services related to diabetes treatment:
- Conducts thorough medical evaluations of people with diabetes
- Makes recommendations about treatment and diagnoses
- Manages diabetes complications
People whose diabetes is out of control or especially hard to treat may benefit from seeing an endocrinologist.
Services:
- Adrenal disorders
- Calcium disorders/parathyroid disease
- Clinical nutrition/nutrition support
- Diabetes
- Diabetes education program
- Dyslipidemia
- Endocrine hypertension
- Hirsutism
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Metabolism/Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Thyroid disorder and nodules/fine needle aspiration arranged through radiology
- Addison’s disease
- Bone disorders
- Familial multiple endocrine neoplasia
- Gestational diabetes
- Goiter
- High cholesterol
- Osteomalacia