SERVICES:
Consultation for:
Diabetes Mellitus
Thyroid Disorders
Endocrine Disorders
Endocrine disorders during pregnancy
Obesity
PCOS
Metabolic Syndrome
Procedures Performed:
Thyroid/neck ultrasound examination
Fine needle aspiration of thyroid nodules
Ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of thyroid nodules
Noninvasive arterial testing of the lower extremities
Electrocardiogram
Body composition analysis
Testing for autonomic neuropathy
Injections
Blood draw for laboratory testing
Fine needle aspiration of thyroid nodules
Ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of thyroid nodules
Noninvasive arterial testing of the lower extremities
Electrocardiogram
Body composition analysis
Testing for autonomic neuropathy
Injections
Blood draw for laboratory testing
Diabetes Related Services: Our Diabetes Education Center is accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
Diabetes medication management
Insulin initiation and intensification
Insulin pump therapy
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)
Gestational Diabetes
Blood glucose pattern management
Diabetes complication risk reduction
Early recognition and treatment of diabetes complications
Emergency preparedness
Weight management
Diabetes education and nutrition therapy
The Weight Management Program is composed of the following:
- Initial clinical evaluation including a complete history and physical examination.
- Laboratory testing
- EKG (if necessary)
- Nutritional evaluation, nutrition coaching sessions
- Body composition analysis and follow-up testing
- Behavior modification therapy will be incorporated into all medical and nutrition visits
- Exercise guidance
- Prescription medications as clinically appropriate
- Follow up visits at regular intervals.
