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Endocrinology Care
At Henry Ford Health, we offer comprehensive, leading-edge care for all types of endocrine disorders. Endocrine disorders are conditions that affect your hormones. No matter your symptoms or diagnosis, we have a team of experts who provide the coordinated, compassionate, multispecialty treatment you need.
Learn more about the endocrinology care we offer, including the types of endocrine conditions we treat and how we treat them.
Why choose Henry Ford Health for endocrinology care?
Our Endocrinology division is a top referral center for endocrine disorders. That means doctors throughout the region trust our team’s expertise to care for patients with the most complex needs.
The Henry Ford Health difference:
- Leaders in endocrinology research: In addition to providing exceptional clinical care, we’re committed to studying new treatments. Our endocrinologists have pioneered many endocrine therapies that are now standard. Rest assured, you receive up-to-date care, often through the latest clinical trials.
- Personalized treatment: We partner with you to help you make the right care decisions. Your care team always customizes your treatment plan to match your needs and goals. We offer advanced options such as newly approved medications and advanced diabetes technology. Our experts can also guide you to specialists for complex surgeries, including minimally invasive parathyroid surgeries, robotic surgeries for adrenal tumors and radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules.
- Convenient access: With clinics throughout southeast Michigan, we strive to make it as easy as possible for you to access care. Our endocrinologists also offer virtual visits when appropriate, so you can meet with your provider from the comfort of your home.
- Advanced in-house imaging and testing: Extensive endocrine testing and imaging take place on-site, so you don’t have to travel outside our system. For example, we offer thyroid fine-needle aspirations, bone biopsies, nuclear medicine tests, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs and bone density tests. We also provide adrenal vein sampling and inferior petrosal sinus sampling, which are very specialized tests.
- Coordinated care: We partner with multiple specialists throughout Henry Ford Health, including surgeons, oncologists, ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors, radiologists, pathologists and more. This collaborative approach ensures you receive comprehensive care.
- Teaching and training emphasis: In addition to treating patients, our physicians teach and train the next generation of endocrinology experts. Our team includes fellows, physicians who are pursuing subspecialty endocrinology training. These doctors often have more availability, which allows us to see more patients in a timely manner. Learn more about our fellowship program.
Our areas of endocrinology care
Our endocrinologists focus on specific types of endocrine disorders, so you receive niche, targeted treatment. When you come to our team, we help match you with the right doctor who has the most expertise in your diagnosis.
Depending on your needs, you may visit subspecialized clinics or programs focused on:
- Adrenal disorders
- Bone and mineral disorders
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Thyroid cancer
- Obesity
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Endocrine conditions
Endocrine disorders typically cause problems with your hormones or metabolism. Our team treats the entire range of endocrine conditions, including:
- Adrenal disorders, such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal insufficiency, hyperaldosteronism and adrenal nodules
- Bone and mineral conditions, including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, hyperparathyroidism and Paget’s disease of bone
- Diabetes, including prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, MODY and gestational diabetes
- Endocrine tumors, which may include adrenal, thyroid, parathyroid or pituitary tumors
- Obesity and related conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol
- Reproductive and sexual health conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), male hypogonadism, premature ovarian insufficiency and secondary amenorrhea
- Thyroid disorders, such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, Graves’ disease, thyroid goiter and thyroid nodules
- Pituitary disorders, including hypopituitarism, diabetes insipidus, hyperprolactinemia, acromegaly and Cushing’s disease
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Endocrine treatments
When you come to Henry Ford Health, you have access to leading-edge services and treatments, including:
- Advanced tests, such as in-house ultrasounds, thyroid fine-needle aspiration, bone biopsies, adrenal vein sampling, nuclear medicine tests and inferior petrosal sinus sampling
- Full-spectrum diabetes care, with the most up-to-date technology. Our team is experienced with every available type of continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump, in addition to all medications
- Specialty medications, many of which we studied and helped develop
- Surgery, including minimally invasive and robotic options
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Endocrinology care FAQs
What do endocrinologists do?
Endocrinologists specialize in the endocrine system, the network of glands that produce and regulate hormones. Our endocrinologists diagnose and manage complex endocrine diseases, creating customized care plans that use the latest treatments.
When should I see an endocrinologist?
You may benefit from seeing an endocrinologist if you have a diagnosed but uncontrolled endocrine disorder. Additionally, they may be able to help if you have endocrine symptoms, such as unexplained weight changes, fatigue or growth issues.
What do Henry Ford Health endocrinologists specialize in?
Our endocrinologists specialize in specific diagnoses, so you get targeted care. Our team includes experts in adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, bone and mineral problems, diabetes, endocrine tumors, obesity, reproductive disorders and thyroid disorders. -
Endocrinology care locationsWe have clinics across Michigan and offer virtual visits when appropriate.
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