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  • Richard Rosenthal, MD 340 Points

    Richard Rosenthal, MD

    Kirklin Clinic
    2000 6th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Elizabeth Ennis, MD
    300 Points

    Elizabeth Ennis, MD

    3686 Grandview Pkwy
    Physicians Plaza, Ste 810
    Birmingham, AL 35243
  • Edison Goncalves, MD 260 Points

    Edison Goncalves, MD

    Diabetes & Thyroid Associates
    2022 Brookwood Medical Center Drive, Suite 408-ACC
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Jorge Pino, MD 210 Points

    Jorge Pino, MD

    Diabetes & Endocrinology Assoc
    2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 505
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Elizabeth Ennis, MD 160 Points

    Elizabeth Ennis, MD

    Baptist Health System
    840 Montclair Rd Ste 317
    Birmingham, AL 35213
  • Fernando Ovalle, MD 140 Points

    Fernando Ovalle, MD

    Kirklin Clinic
    2000 6th Ave S, Tkc /4Th Floor
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Christine Heckemeyer, MD 110 Points

    Christine Heckemeyer, MD

    Kirklin Clinic
    2000 6th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Joycelyn Atchison, MD 100 Points

    Joycelyn Atchison, MD

    Children's Hospital
    3473 Birchwood Ln
    Birmingham, AL 35243
  • Edward Haigler Jr, MD 100 Points

    Edward Haigler Jr, MD

    1600 Carraway Blvd
    Birmingham, AL 35234
  • Prakash Kansal, MD 100 Points

    Prakash Kansal, MD

    Heart & Endocrine Clinic
    1100 E Park Dr Ste 208
    Birmingham, AL 35235
  • David Bell, MD 100 Points

    David Bell, MD

    Kirklin Clinic
    Rm 702 Faculty Off Tower
    Birmingham, AL 35294
  • Oscar Taunton, Sr, MD 100 Points

    Oscar Taunton, Sr, MD

    Oscar David Taunton Sr., MD
    860 Montclair Road, Suite 550
    Birmingham, AL 35213
  • Jiri Dubovsky, MD 50 Points

    Jiri Dubovsky, MD

    University Of Alabama Health
    2000 6th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Michael Rowland, MD 20 Points

    Michael Rowland, MD

    Diabetes Clinic Inc
    48 Medical Park Dr E Ste 154
    Birmingham, AL 35235
  • Elizabeth Stahl, MD 10 Points

    Elizabeth Stahl, MD

    817 Princeton Ave Sw Ste 118
    Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Jimmy Alele

    Jimmy Alele

    1526 5th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Walter Owen, MD

    Walter Owen, MD

    860 Montclair Rd Ste 550
    Birmingham, AL 35213
  • David Deatkine, MD

    David Deatkine, MD

    Southview Medical Group
    833 Saint Vincents Drive, Suite 300, P.O. Box III
    Birmingham, AL 35205

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.

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