Endocrinology
Endocrinology is a specialty of medicine that relates to your endocrine system, which consists of your hormones and the glands that secrete them, including the thyroid. Endocrinologists treat the diseases and disorders related to these hormones and glands.
Endocrine care in Western North Carolina
Our specialists offer high-quality endocrine treatments to help your body find the balance it needs.
Our endocrinologists at Mission Hospital offer a range of services and treatments — including diabetes care and pediatric endocrine care. We help you or your child manage hormone-related conditions so that you can thrive.
Related specialties
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Endocrine conditions we treat
Our specialists are skilled at diagnosing and treating a range of endocrine conditions in adults and children. Some of the conditions we treat include:
- Adrenal gland disorder
- Diabetes
- Early and late puberty
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
Our endocrine services
We offer treatments for endocrine conditions at Mission Hospital, as well as Mission Children's Hospital.
Pediatric endocrinology program
At Mission Children's Hospital, our endocrine specialists offer treatments for both endocrine issues and chronic conditions that affect your child's hormones. Our team brings together experts from across multiple specialties, including:
- Board-certified endocrinologists
- Mental health specialists
- Nutritionists
- Pediatric diabetes educators
- Social workers
We work with your child and your family to provide the right treatments, and help them manage symptoms or conditions as they arise.
Diabetes care
Our team also provides diabetes care to both adults and children. Our diabetes educators are nationally certified, and they work alongside our nurses, dieticians and pharmacists to help you manage your diabetes. We offer services that include:
- Exercise and diet counseling
- Insulin pump training
- Medication management
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Our Endocrinology Locations