Elevator Repair
The elevator at 540 Saybrook Road is undergoing repairs. However, there are alternative ways to access Middlesex Health Multispecialty Group - Endocrinology - Learn more
The elevator at 540 Saybrook Road is undergoing repairs. However, there are alternative ways to access Middlesex Health Multispecialty Group - Endocrinology - Learn more
Or, if you're not sure what you're looking for, you can:
Browse Specialists
Browse Primary Care
Or, if you're not sure what you're looking for, you can:
Browse All Conditions & Care Services
Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that researches, diagnoses and treats problems with endocrine glands. Endocrine glands are located throughout the body and make up what is known as the endocrine system. These glands produce hormones and send them throughout the body to perform specific tasks.
Endocrinologists are medical specialists who diagnose and treat conditions related to the endocrine system. This includes diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, and much more.
Diabetes is an illness that occurs when the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood is too high.
Blood sugar is controlled by a hormone called insulin. If your body does not have enough insulin or is resistant to it, it cannot properly process and use the sugar, which comes from food you eat. Over time, high blood sugar levels can cause damage to your eyes, kidneys and nerves, as well as other serious issues.
There are two types of diabetes:
Learn More About Diabetes Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Management
Prediabetes Support: If your blood sugar levels are increasing, there are ways to help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes through changes in diet and activity. Our office offers nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian.
Diabetes Management: There are a number of ways to treat and manage diabetes through lifestyle changes and medications. Our providers work with you to diagnose diabetes, develop a treatment plan, and support you in managing this condition. Learn More.
Insulin Pumps: Insulin pumps are small, computerized devices that deliver small doses of short acting insulin continuously and give variable amounts of insulin when a meal is eaten. Our providers are expertly trained in the management of insulin pump therapy.
Continuous glucose monitors: A continuous glucose monitor is a device used for monitoring blood glucose on a continual basis. For many patients, a Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system can be extremely helpful and convenient to closely track their sugars in real-time, without the need to perform a fingerstick each time a blood sugar is needed.
Hypothyroidism: A condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enoughthyroid hormone Hypothyroidism develops slowly, and Symptoms vary a great deal between individuals. The only way to obtain a concrete diagnosis is through a blood test. Treatment for hypothyroidism focuses on supplementing the thyroid hormone. At present, doctors cannot cure hypothyroidism but they can help people control it.
Hyperthyroidism: The production of too muchthyroid e hormone. Hyperthyroidism can cause a wide variety of symptoms and mimic other health problems, making it difficult for your doctor to diagnose. However several treatments are available for hyperthyroidism including mediations , radioactive Iodine therapy and surgery.
Thyroid Nodules: A solid or fluid-filled lump. Most thyroid nodules don't cause symptoms and don't require treatment Some nodules will require a procedure called a fine needle aspiration, which can be performed in our office.. However, there are treatment options for cancerous nodules or nodules that produce additional thyroid hormones.
Thyroid Cancer: Thyroid cancer is becoming more common. There are multiple types of thyroid cancer but the most common tend to be slow growing and non aggressive. This is diagnosed by a fine needle aspirate of a suspicious appearing thyroid nodule. Most thyroid cancers are treated with surgery and sometimes radioactive iodine.
Middlesex Health's Center for Gender Medicine and Wellness is committed to providing equitable and inclusive care to individuals who are transgender, gender non-conforming, or gender expansive, as well as excellence in access, services, and outcomes. As a community hospital, we believe that we are in a unique position to provide nearly a full spectrum of medical care in a safe, personal, and convenient setting.
At Middlesex Health, we are pleased to have Katy Tierney, M.S.N, A.P.R.N.-B.C., lead our gender-affirming hormone therapy program, in collaboration with her colleagues in endocrinology and our network of primary care providers.
Primary Aldosteronism: a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands produce too much aldosterone, the hormone responsible for balancing potassium and sodium in the body. Primary Aldosteronism often doesn't cause clear symptoms. The first clue that you may have primary aldosteronism is high blood pressure that is especially hard to control. Learn More
Cushing's Disease: A disorder that occurs when your body makes too much cortisol. Our providers can use a variety of tests to diagnose cursing disease. Treatment depends on the cause and may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or cortisol-reducing medicines. Learn More
Pheochromocytoma: A rare tumor that causes your adrenal gland to make too much adrenaline . We use lab tests and imaging tests to diagnose it. Surgery is the most common treatment. Learn More
Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison’s Disease): A disorder in which the adrenal glands don't produce enough cortisol. Symptoms vary; however, the most common symptoms are fatigue and weight loss. Learn More
Osteoporosis is characterized by a loss of bone mass While most people experience some loss of bone mass as they age, osteopenia and osteoporosis are not inevitable parts of the aging process. There are things that can be done to keep bones healthy such as exercising and maintaining a healthy diet, getting adequate calcium and vitamin D and avoiding smoking and drinking. Learn More
We offer a range of medications for osteoporosis including Prolia, Reclast, Forteo, Tymlos and Evenity. Additionally, Middlesex Health has physical therapists specifically trained in working with patients with osteoporosis
At the Middlesex Health Lifestyle Medicine program, we share evidence-based non-medication techniques to help you realize your power to achieve a healthy lifestyle. We believe that every person can take steps to achieve their wellness goals, and our board-certified lifestyle medicine clinicians will guide you every step of the way.
Our team will work with you to understand your health and story, including the goals you want to achieve, the medications you need, and much more. The techniques we use can be added to what you are already doing, and you can be confident that our lifestyle medicine clinic is a judgment-free space. We are all working together to achieve one goal: your best possible health.
Lifestyle medicine focuses on six areas in which patients can improve their health:
At Middlesex Health, lifestyle medicine is a small group program. Patients gather in groups of 8–12 people for 90-minute sessions led by a team of expert providers. To keep you safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, these sessions are currently taking place online. Our patients report that this is the most empowering and helpful aspect of lifestyle medicine.
Three providers lead each session:
Meet Dr. Mahima Gulati
Mahima Gulati, MD, MSc, ECNU, FACE is a fellowship-trained endocrinologist certified in Lifestyle Medicine by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Lifestyle Medicine Clinic at Middlesex Health and is passionate about helping her patients live healthy, joyful lives.
Lifestyle medicine sessions are a combination of discussion, counseling and hands on experiences.
Discussion and Counseling
Getting started with lifestyle changes can be a challenge. With a focus on taking small steps and enjoying our day-to-day lives, we will talk about:
Hands On Opportunities
Sessions focus a lot on healthy eating and how to incorporate small changes into your diet. We will cook together during sessions, and our providers will bring interesting and novel fruits, veggies and other foods that are delicious and easy to prepare.
We focus on:
Chronic conditions—like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and overweight/obesity—are widespread. In fact, More than half of adults in the United States have at least one chronic health concern. This impacts our lives in many ways. For example, it changes day-to-day routines, means more medications and time at doctor’s offices, and can make it difficult to enjoy favorite activities.
A growing body of research shows that lifestyle medicine can treat—and even prevent—chronic illness. Rather than just treating symptoms, lifestyle medicine focuses on understanding why someone is sick. This means we can work on fixing the cause of illness.
Another benefit of lifestyle medicine is that it can be adjusted to work for you—your lifestyle, goals, and schedule. So while our team will share recommendations and strategies, we will also support you in building a lifestyle that meets your needs.
Many major insurance providers cover lifestyle medicine programs. Please contact your insurance carrier for specifics about your plan.
To learn more about lifestyle medicine or schedule an appointment, please call Middlesex Health Multispecialty Group—Endocrinology at 860-358-2470 or request an appointment online.
Welcome to the Lifestyle Medicine Program at Middlesex Health! Our goal is to familiarize our patients with what they can do to unleash their own potential to live a healthy, joyful life. We often don't come face-to-face with our own strengths, but each and every person has the extraordinary power to live fully, with vibrancy and vitality. We will help you to implement small, positive, scientifically-proven changes, because making changes to your diet, exercise routines and sleep habits doesn't have to feel like a punishment.
We look forward to coaching you and helping you find empowerment in a healthy lifestyle!
calcium plays many roles in the body. It is important to muscle and nerve function, as well as the release of some hormones. We care for patients with:
Hyperparathyroidism
Prolactinoma is a noncancerous tumor of the pituitary gland. This tumor causes the pituitary to make too much of a hormone called prolactin. It can lead to decreased levels of some sex hormones — estrogen in women and testosterone in men. Prolactinomoas can sometimes cause vision difficulties, infertility and other problems. Learn More.
The MyChart patient portal creates a single medical and financial record through which you can:
You can pay a bill for your visit to Middlesex Health online. You can also reach our central billing office at 860-358-4870.
We know how hard it can be to manage the cost of health care. But we're here to help.
Filling out forms before you come to the office helps us make the most of your visit! Please use the link below to download the appropriate paperwork.
Middlesex Health Endocrinology Forms
2 Specialty Care Locations