What A Clinical Endocrinologist's Qualifications Are:Endocrinology is the study of the hormone-secreting gland systems. Hormones are chemicals created in a groups of cells in the body which travel in the blood usually to distant locations to cause different effects on target organs, tissues, or cells. To work correctly, the body needs to produce the correct amount of hormone, the blood needs to properly transport the hormone, and finally the receptor for the hormone needs to function properly. Diseases of the endocrine system occur when one or more of the endocrine systems in the body are not working well causing a hormone imbalance. These imbalances can be caused by too much hormone, too little hormone, or improper receptor interaction with the hormones produced.The double board certified endocrinologists at Houston Thyroid and Endocrine are experts in the endocrine glands which include diseases of the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, testes, pituitary, parathyroids, and insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. Endocrinologists are medical doctors who have completed rigorous training as follows:
An ultrasound is the best test to evaluate the structure of the thyroid in order to evaluate thyroid growths such as nodules. Our physicians are trained to perform thyroid and neck ultrasounds within the office. We do have a thyroid nodule clinic. If a blood test is required we are able to provide that service in our office for your convenience. If additional testing, endocrine dynamic testing, or radiology imaging is required they are usually performed within our building. For more detailed please visit the doctor orders section. In the spirit of containing health care costs and reducing our carbon footprint, we have reduced our use of paper and postage to a minimum. With the use of our advance and secure electronic medical record system, you will access all your records and results from your personal patient portal. |





