Endocrinology
Specialists in hormones: diabetes, thyroid, bone health, and more.
What does an endocrinologist do?
Endocrinologists are physicians who manage conditions of the hormone-producing glands: diabetes that's proving hard to control, type 1 diabetes, thyroid conditions from overactive to underactive to nodules, osteoporosis and bone health, adrenal and pituitary conditions, and hormone questions that don't have a clear answer yet.
Much of endocrinology is detective work plus long-term partnership: interpreting lab patterns, adjusting management over time, and coordinating with your primary-care provider, who continues to handle day-to-day care.
When to see one, and how to choose
Common paths to a referral include diabetes that stays uncontrolled despite a solid plan, newly found thyroid problems or nodules, abnormal hormone labs, or osteoporosis needing specialty input. A primary-care provider manages many of these conditions well and refers when specialist depth would help. ProviderQuoHealth shows credentials, accepted insurance, and accepting-new-patients status; the guides below cover how specialty referrals work for military families and veterans in the Fort Bragg area.
Endocrine care is planned care, but diabetes can create emergencies: for confusion, trouble breathing, fruity-smelling breath, or loss of consciousness, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Find endocrinology providers near you
Endocrinology on ProviderQuoHealth
Brooks Bellamy Mays, MD
Brooks Bellamy Mays, MD, is an endocrinologist practicing in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Mays specializes in the diagnosis and management of endocrine system disorders. To schedule an appointment, please contact the office directly.
Olga Izotova, MD
Olga Izotova, MD, is an endocrinologist practicing in Pinehurst, NC. She provides comprehensive care in her specialty and is available to see patients in the area.
Joann Marie Kochenderfer, MD
Joann Marie Kochenderfer, MD, is an endocrinologist based in Pinehurst, NC. She provides care focused on endocrine and metabolic conditions. Dr. Kochenderfer is available to help manage your endocrinology needs.
Diabetes and Endocrine Center — Endocrinology
Regional Diabetes and Endocrine Center provides endocrinology services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice specializes in comprehensive care for patients with diabetes, thyroid conditions, and other metabolic disorders.
Anju Gurung
Anju Gurung provides endocrinology services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice focuses on the diagnosis and management of hormonal and metabolic disorders.
Nduche Chika Onyeaso, MD
NDUCHE CHIKA ONYEASO, MD, is an endocrinologist based in Fayetteville, NC. She specializes in endocrine disorders and metabolic conditions. NDUCHE CHIKA ONYEASO welcomes patients seeking endocrinology care in the Fayetteville area.
Khalid Aziz, md
Khalid Aziz, MD, is an endocrinologist practicing in Fayetteville, NC. He specializes in managing hormonal and metabolic disorders.
Frequently asked
Do I need an endocrinologist for my diabetes?
Many people manage type 2 diabetes well with their primary-care provider. A clinician may refer you for type 1 diabetes, blood sugar that stays hard to control, or complications. Both provider types appear in this directory.
What does an endocrinologist do about thyroid nodules?
They evaluate: reviewing labs and imaging, and determining what follow-up the nodule needs. A clinician will explain the evaluation plan for yours and what the findings mean. This page is general education, not a diagnosis.
Which diabetes symptoms are emergencies?
Confusion, trouble breathing, fruity-smelling breath, severe vomiting, or loss of consciousness can signal dangerously high or low blood sugar. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
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