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Asheville (23.35 mi)

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28806 (4) (20.12 mi)
28801 (2) (23.2 mi)
28803 (1) (24.53 mi)
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  • Jonathan Rappaport, MD 460 Points

    Jonathan Rappaport, MD

    Mountain Diabetes and Endocrine Center
    Distance: 23.35 mi
    141 Asheland Ave
    Asheville, NC 28801
  • Richard Dodd, MD 360 Points

    Richard Dodd, MD

    Asheville Endocrinology Consultants
    Distance: 23.35 mi
    750 Alliance Court
    Asheville, NC 28806
  • David Hester, MD 310 Points

    David Hester, MD

    Asheville Diabetes Ctr
    Distance: 23.35 mi
    750 Alliance Ct
    Asheville, NC 28806
  • Jeffrey Russell, MD 180 Points

    Jeffrey Russell, MD

    Asheville Endocrinology Consultants
    Distance: 23.35 mi
    750 Alliance Court
    Asheville, NC 28806
  • James Speed, MD 150 Points

    James Speed, MD

    Asheville Diabetes Ctr
    Distance: 23.35 mi
    750 Alliance Ct, Asheville Endocrin Consult
    Asheville, NC 28806
  • Wendy Lane, MD 130 Points

    Wendy Lane, MD

    Mountain Diabetes & Endocrine
    Distance: 23.35 mi
    141 Asheland Ave, Mntn Diabetesand Endocrine
    Asheville, NC 28801
  • Cho-Yen Chiou, MD 100 Points

    Cho-Yen Chiou, MD

    US Veterans Medical Ctr
    Distance: 23.35 mi
    1100 Tunnel Rd
    Asheville, NC 28805
  • Julia Boyer, MD

    Julia Boyer, MD

    AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Biltmore Park
    Distance: 23.35 mi
    1 Town Square Boulevard
    Suite 220
    Asheville, NC 28803

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Endocrinologist Info

Endocrinologist Summary:
An Endocrinologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that are related to the endocrine system. They are concerned with the glands and hormone production. They work to correct problems stemming from over and under production of hormones or the body's inability to properly produce hormones.

Education and Training: An endocrinologist must have completed 4 years of medical school, a 3 to 4 year residency or internship in internal medicine, and another 2 to 3 years in the endocrinology field. Once they have taken and passed a state exam, they can be a certified endocrinologist.


Endocrinologist FAQs:
What is an

Endocrinologist

?
An Endocrinologist is a physician that specializes in diseases that affect the glands. An Endocrinologist can treat many conditions including, diabetes, thyroid, menopause, infertility and cancers of the endocrine glands.

What types of Endocrinologist are there?
The major areas for an Endocrinologist are diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary gland, growth hormones, infertility and hypertension.

What treatments does an Endocrinologist provide?
An Endocrinologist can provide medication, exercise and diet programs, as well as make referrals to a surgeon if necessary.

Where does an Endocrinologist work?
An Endocrinologist can work in a clinic, hospital or other facility, or in private practice.

What is the thyroid gland?
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located at the front of the neck. It controls the body's metabolism: how fast a person burns off energy. Disorders of the thyroid gland can disrupt other major functions of the body including heart rate, breathing, digestion and fertility. You can use the Wellness.com directory to find an endocrinologist in your city and state.

What causes diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease caused by the body's inability to produce enough insulin or the inability to control the insulin it does produce. Often, diabetes must be controlled by daily insulin injections. It can lead to numerous medical and health complications and even death.

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hormone Replacement Therapy, or HRT, is a therapy used to replace estrogen and progesterone in menopausal women. It helps to decrease the chance of heart disease, osteoporosis and other health conditions. You should see an endocrinologist to discuss your treatment options.

What is an endocrine disruptor?
An endocrine disruptor is either a natural or man-made substance that can affect the production of hormones in an individual's body. Some common disruptors are certain types of foods, drugs, medications or pesticides. They can have negative or positive effects. Some of the disruptors can cause infertility, illness or even cancer. You should see an endocrinologist to discuss your treatment options. Use the Wellness.com directory to find an endocrinologist in your city and state.


Endocrinologist Related Terms:
endocrinology, glands, thyroid, hypertension, hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, growth hormones, infertility, pituitary gland, diabetes, menopause, endocrinologist