Endocrinology
Endocrinology is the study of medicine that relates to the endocrine system, which controls hormones. An endocrinologist deals with diseases that are caused by the imbalance of hormones. Hormones are produced by glands and are sent into the bloodstream to the different tissues in the body, telling the tissues what to do. They control basic body functions like metabolism, growth and sexual development. When there is an imbalance of hormones, diseases can occur.
An endocrinologist is a specially trained physician who diagnoses diseases related to the glands. Endocrinologists treat people who are living with hormonal imbalances, typically from glands that make up the endocrine system. The goal of the endocrinologist is to come up with a treatment that will get the hormones back into balance.
Some of the more common conditions that are treated by endocrinologists are:
- Cancers of the endocrine glands
- Cholesterol disorders
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Infertility
- Lack of growth
- Menopause
- Metabolic disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Over or underproduction of hormones
- Thyroid diseases
- Transgender hormone therapy
Locations & Appointments
2 Specialty Care Locations
1Endocrinology, Middletown
80 South Main St,Middletown, CT 06457
- Mon
- 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tue
- 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wed
- 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thu
- 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Fri
- 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
860-358-6875
2Endocrinology, Westbrook
250 Flat Rock Place,Westbrook, CT 06498
- Wed
- 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
860-358-6875
