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Shreveport (18.31 mi)

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71101 (1) (19.64 mi)
71103 (13) (20.79 mi)
71130 (1) (20.82 mi)
71105 (2) (23.04 mi)
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  • Joshua Maier 250 Points

    Joshua Maier

    Joshua Maier, MD
    Distance: 18.31 mi
    1606 Kings Highway
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Bruno Blanchon, MD 100 Points

    Bruno Blanchon, MD

    La State Univ Health Sci Ctr
    Distance: 18.31 mi
    1501 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Steven Levine, MD 100 Points

    Steven Levine, MD

    Lsu Medical Ctr
    Distance: 18.31 mi
    PO Box 33932
    Shreveport, LA 71130
  • Subhashini Yaturu, MD 100 Points

    Subhashini Yaturu, MD

    Lsu Medical Ctr
    Distance: 18.31 mi
    1500 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Vidhya Subramanian, MD 100 Points

    Vidhya Subramanian, MD

    Overton Brooks Va Med Ctr
    Distance: 18.31 mi
    510 E Stoner Ave, Endocrine Dept Va Med Ctr
    Shreveport, LA 71101
  • Donna Rushing, MD 100 Points

    Donna Rushing, MD

    Willis Knighton Endcrnlgy Clnc
    Distance: 18.31 mi
    1501 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Thomas Worgul, MD 90 Points

    Thomas Worgul, MD

    Lsu Medical Ctr
    Distance: 18.31 mi
    7837 Youree Dr
    Shreveport, LA 71105
  • Thomas J Worgul, MD 20 Points

    Thomas J Worgul, MD

    Distance: 18.31 mi
    7837 YOUREE DR
    SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
  • Robert Mcvie

    Robert Mcvie

    Robert Mcvie, MD
    Distance: 18.31 mi
    1541 Kings Highway
    Shreveport, LA 71103

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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