Endocrinology is a branch of medicine that relates to disorders of glands that produce hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers that are released into the bloodstream to send signals to various tissues in the body and tell them what to do. There are three main categories of endocrine diseases:
- Hormone under-production, e.g. insulin shortage in diabetes
- Hormone over-production, e.g. hyperthyroidism (excess thyroid hormone)
- Tumors of the glands (benign or cancerous), e.g.: thyroid nodules
It is our pleasure and privilege to serve as your endocrinology specialty providers. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Our goal is to comprehensively evaluate your endocrine issues and offer treatment options that are personalized for you. We will do everything possible to make your experience with us both satisfying and productive. We’ve provided some information below to help you partner with us to provide the highest quality care.