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Huntington (11.2 mi)

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25701 (9) (12.13 mi)
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  • George Borst III, MD 110 Points

    George Borst III, MD

    Borst Medical Clinics
    1201 Saint Christopher Dr
    Ashland, KY 41101
  • George Borst, MD

    George Borst, MD

    1201 Saint Christopher Dr
    Ashland, KY 41101
  • Bruce Chertow, MD 100 Points

    Bruce Chertow, MD

    Distance: 11.2 mi
    1600 Medical Center Dr
    Huntington, WV 25701
  • Nadia Yaqub, MD 100 Points

    Nadia Yaqub, MD

    Marshall Univ School Of Med
    Distance: 11.2 mi
    1600 Medical Center Dr Ste G500
    Huntington, WV 25701
  • Henry Driscoll, MD 100 Points

    Henry Driscoll, MD

    Univ Physicians & Surgeons; University Physicians Internal Medicine
    Distance: 11.2 mi
    1600 Medical Center Dr Ste G500
    Huntington, WV 25701
  • John Leidy Jr, MD 100 Points

    John Leidy Jr, MD

    University Physician Internal
    Distance: 11.2 mi
    1600 Medical Center Dr Ste G500
    Huntington, WV 25701
  • James R Bailes Jr, MD 70 Points

    James R Bailes Jr, MD

    Distance: 11.2 mi
    1600 MEDICAL CTR DR STE 3500
    HUNTINGTON, WV 25701
  • Bruce S Chertow, MD

    Bruce S Chertow, MD

    Distance: 11.2 mi
    1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE G500
    HUNTINGTON, WV 25701
  • Henry K Driscoll, MD

    Henry K Driscoll, MD

    Distance: 11.2 mi
    1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE G500
    HUNTINGTON, WV 25701
  • Henry Driscoll, MD

    Henry Driscoll, MD

    Univ Physicians Internal Med
    Distance: 11.2 mi
    1600 Medical Center Dr Ste 650
    Huntington, WV 25701
  • Nadia Yaqub, MD

    Nadia Yaqub, MD

    Distance: 11.2 mi
    1600 MEDICAL CTR DR STE G500
    HUNTINGTON, WV 25701
  • Wasim Deeb, MD 100 Points

    Wasim Deeb, MD

    Distance: 26.14 mi
    1735 27th St Ste 102
    Portsmouth, OH 45662
  • Rodney Stout, MD 100 Points

    Rodney Stout, MD

    Holzer Clinic Inc
    Distance: 32.81 mi
    90 Jackson Pike Fl 2
    Gallipolis, OH 45631
  • Nabil W Fahmy, MD

    Nabil W Fahmy, MD

    Distance: 32.81 mi
    90 JACKSON PIKE
    GALLIPOLIS, OH 45631
  • Rodney B Stout, MD

    Rodney B Stout, MD

    Distance: 32.81 mi
    90 JACKSON PIKE
    GALLIPOLIS, OH 45631

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Huntington (11.2 mi)

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