Endocrinology

Partner with a skilled Acclaim Physician Group endocrinologist—a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the body’s glands. You’ll appreciate how our team makes your health and well-being our top priority.

Endocrine System Conditions

If you have an endocrine disorder, it can affect important functions of the body, such as growth, metabolism, mood, sleep, reproduction and sexual health, and more. Common endocrine issues include:

Adrenal gland conditions, such as tumors, Cushing syndrome, or Addison’s disease
Amenorrhea, not starting menstruation by age 15 or missed periods in women who aren’t pregnant
Diabetes
Hirsutism, excessive body hair
Hypercalcemia (high calcium) or hypocalcemia (low calcium)
Hypogonadism, low levels of the hormone in males needed for growth and development
Kidney stones
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes, enlargement of certain glands
Osteoporosis (loss of bone strength) or osteopenia (weakened bones)
Pancreas disorders
Parathyroid gland problems
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which causes abnormal periods and other symptoms
Polyuria, frequent urination
Thyroid diseases, such as goiter, nodules, Graves’ disease, or Hashimoto’s disease

Services & Support

Your doctor will take the time to get to know you in order to tailor your treatment plan to your unique needs. You may receive:

Diagnostic tests, such as blood tests or imaging scans, to determine the cause of symptoms
Lifestyle recommendations
Monitoring of your condition
Medications
Referrals to a surgeon or other specialist, if needed

Thyroid Cancer Testing

Get accurate information so you and your doctor can make informed choices about your care. To diagnose or rule out thyroid gland cancer, you may have:

Thyroid fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy, which takes a small sample for testing in a lab
Afirma® thyroid nodule testing, an advanced option to look for cancer if the results of an FNA biopsy are not clear