Endocrinologists

What is an Endocrinologist?

An endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic conditions, infertility, menopause, and pituitary disorders. Endocrinologists diagnose and treat diseases that affect the body's glands. These conditions are often complex and can involve many systems of the body. Some endocrinologists focus only on one or two endocrine system diseases, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, pediatric conditions, or reproductive and menstrual disorders. Others work in all areas of endocrinology.

Training for endocrinologists generally takes over ten years. This process includes four years of medical school followed by at least three years in an internship and residency program to specialize in an area, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, or obstetrics and gynecology. Physicians working to become endocrinologists then spend at least two years learning how to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and disorders.

Professional Endocrinology Organizations

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists is a medical professional community of clinical endocrinologists committed to enhancing its members' ability to provide the highest quality of care.

The Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society (LWPES) promotes the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge of endocrine and metabolic disorders from conception through adolescence. The LWPES has over 900 members representing the multiple disciplines of Pediatric Endocrinology. The members are dedicated to research and treatment of children with endocrine disorders; reproductive, bone, thyroid, diabetes, obesity, growth, pituitary and adrenal.

The American Diabetes Association's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The ADA funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.

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