Endocrinology
Services Provided
The Endocrinology Service is a subspecialty clinic and is accessible to new patients by referral.
We provide state-of-the-art, non-surgical care of adult patients with disease processes that include:
- Pituitary dysfunction
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Thyroid cancer
- Diabetes
- Adrenal dysfunction
- Bone/mineral disease such as:
- Osteoporosis
- Gonadal dysfunction
Procedural Services Performed
We perform the following procedures:
- Thyroid nodule biopsy with ultrasound guidance
- Dynamic endocrine testing
- Osteoporosis management
Types and Ages of Patients
We see patients who are Active Duty and TRICARE Prime under age 65 as first priority. We will see TRICARE Select and TRICARE for Life over age 65 and patients enrolled elsewhere only on a space available basis. All consults are reviewed before scheduling. Patients are accepted based on reason and appointment availability.
Referral Required
A consult (referral) from your Primary Care Manager is needed in order to make an appointment with us for consult and appointment availability.
Prepare for Your Endocrine Visit
It is helpful to gather the following information to help your Endocrinologist clarify your issues:
- Symptoms that you are concerned about
- When symptoms started
- How long symptoms last
- Where symptoms are located
- What makes symptoms better or worse