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  What is an Endocrinologist?
Endocrinologists are trained to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and problems by helping to restore the normal balance of hormones in your system.
Endocrinologists also conduct basic research to learn the way glands work, and clinical research to learn the best methods to treat patients with a hormone imbalance.
Endocrinologists are trained to detect factors that may be related to lipid disorders, such as hypothyroidism (a hormone imbalance caused by thyroid conditions), drug use (such as steroids), or genetic or metabolic conditions.
www.hormone.org /public/endocrinologist.cfm   (983 words)

  
 College Search, College Resources, Career Information :: Schools in the USA
Endocrinologists are trained to recognize problems with hormones and restore the natural balance of hormones in a patient's system.
Endocrinologists work in hospitals, universities, have their own private practice or work with a group of other specialists in a group practice.
Endocrinologists complete four years of medical school and then spend three or four years in an internship and residency program in internal medicine, pediatrics, or obstetrics and gynecology.
www.schoolsintheusa.com /careerprofiles_details.cfm?CarID=512   (910 words)

  
 Obesity In America - Role of the Endocrinologist in Obesity
An endocrinologist is a specially trained doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases related to hormones and glands.
As metabolic specialists, endocrinologists are actively engaged in the study, management and treatment of obesity and related diseases.
Endocrinologists, in studying obesity, also conduct research that attempts to identify the mechanisms that impact appetite control, i.e., what controls metabolism and what controls food preferences and to learn more about glandular malfunction.
www.obesityinamerica.org /roleofanendo.html   (378 words)

  
 Do You Need an Endocrinologist? / Thyroid Disease Information Source - Articles/FAQs
Endocrinologists, by virtue of their continuing specialized education, are required to spend more time studying and focusing on thyroid issues.
This attitude can be a downside of going to endocrinologists, who are sometimes referred to as the "accountants of medicine," given their passion for the test and numbers and levels.
Endocrinologists are also more likely to carefully follow the very conservative diagnosis and treatment protocols as outlined by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), and very few incorporate complementary or holistic approaches to diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease.
www.thyroid-info.com /articles/findanendo.htm   (1780 words)

  
 Definition: Reproductive Endocrinologist
Reproductive endocrinologists have special training that enables them to give you the treatment and attention that you need when you are facing fertility issues.
It is a reproductive endocrinologist's job to identify factors involved in your infertility and appropriate methods with which to treat these factors.
If you are facing infertility, your reproductive endocrinologist will first run a variety of fertility tests, in order to determine the cause of your fertility.
sharedjourney.com /define/re.html   (405 words)

  
 The Endocrinologist
Attending seminars and exchanging ideas with others in the field are some of the ways in which endocrinologists keep their skills honed and their knowledge sharp.
The Endocrinologist is a publication physicians can depend on when it comes to providing the most current, accurate information.
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins also publishes Pancreas journal, provides a central forum for communication of original works involving both basic and clinical research on the exocrine and endocrine pancreas and their interrelationships and consequences in disease states.
www.lww.com /the-endocrinologist   (375 words)

  
 Endocrinology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An endocrinologist needs extensive knowledge of clinical chemistry and biochemistry to understand the uses and limitations of the investigations.
Apart from treating patients, many endocrinologists are involved in clinical science and medical research, teaching, and hospital management.
Endocrinologists are specialists of internal medicine or pediatrics.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Endocrinology   (1598 words)

  
 What is an Endocrinologist? - Thyroid Health   (Site not responding. Last check: )
An endocrinologist is a doctor that is trained in the endocrine system.
Endocrinologists diagnose and treat diseases that affect your glands.
Endocrinologists go through special training to learn more about the endocrine system.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art32712.asp   (226 words)

  
 Endocrinologist
Endocrinologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine glands, which regulate hormones.
Endocrinologists, who are usually internists, often treat diabetes and thyroid disorders.
Endocrinologists can be board-certified through the Board of Internal Medicine, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
www.webmd.com /hw/health_guide_atoz/tm6327.asp   (99 words)

  
 What is an Endocrinologist?
Relatively new to the Sheboygan area, endocrinologists are physicians who specialize in diseases of the endocrine system.
Conditions for which you may be referred to an endocrinologist include, but are not limited to, diabetes, thyroid diseases, metabolic disorders, hormone imbalances, growth problems, and cancer of the endocrine glands.
Endocrinologists help people with thyroid conditions by restoring the proper balance of thyroid hormone in the body.
www.stnicholashospital.org /newsweekly_endocrinology.htm   (317 words)

  
 Reproductive Endocrinology   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A Reproductive Endocrinologist is a subspecialist physician who has received training (a residency) in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and advanced training (a fellowship) in the treatment of infertility, recurrent miscarriages and hormonal disorders in women.
Reproductive Endocrinologists also have special expertise in managing these problems: abnormal or absent menstrual periods, laparoscopic or hysteroscopic "laser" surgery, menopause, birth defects of the female reproductive tract and contraceptive difficulties.
Many reproductive endocrinologists also belong to Resolve, which is a national support organization for couples suffering from infertility.
members.aol.com /fertilmd/reproductive.html   (498 words)

  
 Basic Testing with a Reproductive Endocrinologist
The definition of infertility is the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse in women under 35, or after six months in women 35 or over, or the inability to carry a pregnancy to term.
The Reproductive endocrinologist has a 2 to 3 year fellowship in the area of infertility with both an oral and written exam that must be passed to become board certified.
Please note that every reproductive endocrinologist (RE) has his or her own standard protocol, and the following is intended to be a basic guideline.
www.inciid.org /article.php?cat=infertility101&id=262   (1727 words)

  
 Diabetes Monitor - when to refer to an endocrinologist
And some people receive most of their care from a specialist (so some folks with diabetes might be receiving most of their care from a cardiologist, for example).
There probably will be differences of opinions about the answer, depending to a large extent on the "comfort level" of the general physician about caring for diabetes.
The risks of poor healing from high sugar levels, with consequent prolonged hospital stays, is reason enough to ask an endocrinologist to assist.
www.diabetesmonitor.com /refer.htm   (601 words)

  
 FAQs – Comprehensive Infertility Services – Barry Witten MD - Reproductive Endocrinologist - IVF - Assisted ...
When a couple first discovers they have an infertility problem, seeing a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist immediately is to their advantage.
A Reproductive Endocrinologist is a physician who has completed a medical degree (4 years), an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency (4 years), and an approved fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (2-3 years).
In order to treat the variety of conditions which his or her patients may present, a Reproductive Endocrinologist is trained in the most advanced conservative surgical techniques in both the endoscopic and microsurgical realm.
www.achildforus.com /cis-faq.htm   (686 words)

  
 Leading endocrinologist supports RMIT menopause research
Leading endocrinologist Dr Helena Teede has joined the research team of an RMIT University study that might shed light on the treatment of menopausal symptoms using herbal medicines.
Dr Teede, whose research has been recognised both locally and internationally, is medical education officer of leading women's health organisation The Jean Hailes Centre, a member of the Council for the Australasian Menopause Society and director of endocrinology and diabetes at Dandenong Hospital.
The research team includes endocrinologist Professor Henry Burger, medical herbalist Associate Professor Kerry Bone, and integrative medicine doctor and RMIT head of complementary medicine Professor Marc Cohen.
www.news-medical.net /?id=5700   (472 words)

  
 Berkeley Parents Network: Endocrinologists
I read the recommendations in the archive, and everyone seems to think Dr. Nathan Becker is the best thyroid endocrinologist, but I was shocked to discover that he charges $600 for an initial visit, $300 for followup visits, and doesn't take any insurance.
I went through three other endocrinologists before I found him and although he does not take any insurance (private patients only) and won't do a lot of hand holding, he is incredibly knowledgeable, patient and kind.
I've seen other endocrinologists, and he's the only one who seems to be aware of all of the options.
parents.berkeley.edu /recommend/medical/endocrinologist.html   (2957 words)

  
 Sonja Kristiansen, M.D., Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist
An out-patient surgical procedure where a surgeon with advanced surgical skills and training in pelvic reconstruction (such as a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist Infertility specialist) inserts a mini-telescope (endoscope) into the abdomen to view the pelvic organs.
Surgical instruments can be inserted with the mini-telescope to perform surgical removal of adhesions, cysts, endometriosis and to reconstruct pelvic structures such as the fallopian tubes that have been damaged, infected or tied in the past.
One incision is generally at the bottom portion of the umbilicus (your belly button) and one or two in the pubic hair area either to the right or left or both.
www.infertilityivfhouston.com /glossary.htm   (10701 words)

  
 Singapore resources for transsexual women
The first is a psychiatrist and the second is an endocrinologist.
You need to see the psychiatrist first before you see the endocrinologist; otherwise, if you go to the endocrinologist, he will refer you to see the psychiatrist before he can issue any hormones.
If the endocrinologist has never heard of him or her, you can consider finding another psychiatrist instead.
www.tsroadmap.com /international/singapore.html   (2136 words)

  
 Recommend endocrinologist in Sarasota FL area?
Questions in the Thyroid Forum have been answered by Mark Lupo, M.D. Dr. Lupo is a board-certified Endocrinologist specializing in thyroid disorders.
He is a member of the American Thyroid Association and is in private practice in Sarasota, Florida.
She responded to the dose of hormones prescribed for awhile, but is feeling worse again...needs to see an endo.
www.medhelp.org /forums/Thyroid/messages/206.html   (452 words)

  
 Medical Specialist: Endocrinologist - CureResearch.com
Endocrinologist: A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the endocrine glands
The following list of diseases or medical conditions are some (but not all) of the medical issues that may be treated by Endocrinologist (medical specialist) or where a Endocrinologist may be involved:
The following list of medical treatments or medical procedures are some (but not all) of the treatment activities that may be performed by Endocrinologist, ordered by Endocrinologist, or where a Endocrinologist may be involved in such treatments:
www.cureresearch.com /spec/endocrinologist.htm   (391 words)

  
 Sonja Kristiansen, M.D., Board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist
Patients who have irregular menstrual periods (cycles that are thirty five days or longer between periods) or have had previous pelvic infections such as PID should seek advice from their Gynecologist for an earlier referral.
The additional two to three years of training beyond the OB/GYN specialty focuses on assisted reproductive techniques, advanced microsurgery of the pelvic organs, disorders of the anatomy which may affect fertility, and disorders of the sperm.
Most insurance plans cover the initial consult with a Reproductive Endocrinologist Infertility (REI) specialist and the diagnostic portion (the testing) of finding out why you are not able to get pregnant.
www.infertilityivfhouston.com /education.htm   (1359 words)

  
 Endocrinologist - WrongDiagnosis.com
Endocrinologist: A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the endocrine glands.
Diseases: Our database has 40 diseases or medical conditions possibly treated by a Endocrinologist.
Endocrinologist: A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating hormone disorders.
www.wrongdiagnosis.com /spec/endocrinologist.htm   (296 words)

  
 Endocrinologist IN
An Endocrinologist is a physician that specializes in diseases that affect the glands.
The major areas for an Endocrinologist are diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary gland, growth hormones, infertility, and hypertension.
An Endocrinologist can work in a clinic, hospital or other facility, or in private practice.
www.wellness.com /find/Endocrinologist/IN   (270 words)

  
 The Endocrinologist - home
Practicing endocrinologists welcome this peer-reviewed journal to the field.
Designed primarily as a tool for clinicians, The Endocrinologist brings readers information about new discoveries—in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism, reproduction, growth and development—in a form that's directly applicable to clinical practice.
Regular sections report on adrenal gland, bone and mineral, neuroendocrinology, diabetes mellitus, growth and development, lipids and metabolism, thyroid gland, reproduction, and more.
www.theendocrinologist.org   (303 words)

  
 Thyroid Disorders
A thyroid scan should then be performed to determine whether the hyperthyroidism is due to Graves' disease or another condition such as toxic multinodular goiter, hot nodule, subacute thyroiditis, or silent thyroiditis.
There are other, rare, cases of hyperthyroidism that usually require the expertise of an endocrinologist for diagnosis.
Because the thyroid is the only organ in the body that takes up and uses iodine, when a dose of radioactive iodine is given the radiation enters the thyroid and destroys part of it.
www.endocrinologist.com /thyroid.htm   (626 words)

  
 Find An Endocrinologist
The Hormone Foundation's physician referral directory is comprised of over 3,000 members of The Endocrine Society, the largest and most influential organization of endocrinologists in the world.
The referral is updated weekly with physicians who are accepting new patients.
Listing in this directory is not intended to, and does not purport to be, an indication by The Hormone Foundation of the quality and competence of persons so listed or not listed, or their credentials.
www.endo-society.org /apps/FindAnEndo2   (150 words)

  
 Endocrinologist? - HealthBoards   (Site not responding. Last check: )
I'm concerned because my doctor only requests that I check my TSH once a year or whenever she increases my dosage to verify that the increase is working.
I agree that just using TSH while regulating Thy meds is NOT a good move.
Some people have luck with a reg primecare or Endocrinologist, while others do good with Dr of Osteopathic Medicine.
www.healthboards.com /boards/showthread.php?t=433495   (726 words)

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