Endocrinology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the endocrine system and hormone secretions. These hormone secretions act as messengers, moving throughout the body in your blood, bringing their specific function to various parts of the body.

Although every organ system secretes and responds to hormones — including the brain, lungs, heart — endocrinology focuses primarily on organs whose primary function is hormone secretion, such as:

• Pituitary gland
• Thyroid
• Adrenals
• Ovaries
• Testes
• Pancreas

An endocrinologist is a physician trained in internal medicine or pediatrics, with advanced training in treating disorders of the endocrine system, such as:

• Diabetes
• Hyperthyroidism
• Adrenal disorders
• Metabolic bone disease, such as osteoporosis
• Pituitary gland disorders, including tumors
• Parathyroid gland disorders
• Sex hormone disorders
• Thyroid disorders, including tumors

U. S. News and World Report ranks Harper University Hospital as one of the best hospitals in the nation for Diabetes and Endocrinology for 2018-2019.

Like all the conditions we treat at DMC, medical diagnosis and treatment are only part of the story. Our teams lead with compassion and understanding to deliver a quality of care that makes such a significant difference when facing physical challenges.

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