Endocrinologists are physicians who study and treat problems with the glands. Endocrinologists are internal medicine physicians who have completed specialized training to treat these problems. Endocrinologists see patients in the clinic and hosptial and offer an electronic consultation service.
People see endocrinologists for a variety of reasons. The most common reasons include diabetes, thyroid diseases, metabololic disorders, menopause, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, hypertension, and lipid disorders.
Common endocrine problems include:
- Lipid disorders
- High blood cholesterol
- Parathyroid calcium disorders
- Pituitary and adrenal disorders
- Thyroid diseases