Endocrinology is becoming increasingly important with
conditions such as diabetes growing more prevalent throughout the United States
and in other parts of the world. In fact, Tennessee has one of the highest
rates of diabetes in the nation. But the endocrinologists at Wellmont Medical
Associates are committed to effectively treating and controlling diabetes and
other endocrinological conditions.
What is an endocrinologist?
An endocrinologist works with the
endocrine system, which is responsible for secreting hormones into the blood to
regulate a wide range of bodily processes. Endocrinologists treat diseases and
conditions occurring in organs and glands throughout the body, including the
hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal glands, thyroid and parathyroid glands,
adrenal glands, pancreas and reproductive glands.
Why choose Wellmont Medical Associates endocrinology?
The endocrinologists at Wellmont Medical Associates are
experienced in treating diabetes and a wide range of conditions that occur with
disorders of the endocrine system. These skilled experts assist patients of all
ages, aiding with basic hormonal processes such as digestion, breathing, growth
and development, reproduction and mood.
Patients who choose an endocrinologist at Wellmont Medical
Associates benefit from seamless access to Wellmont Health System’s DiabetesTreatment Centers when needed. Wellmont’s Diabetes Treatment Centers are the region’s only
hospital-based diabetes programs accredited by the American Diabetes
Association.
Wellmont Medical Associates accepts a wide variety of HMO,
PPO and POS insurance plans, and patients have convenient
access to the full scope of medical expertise and specialties offered at
Wellmont’s hospitals and throughout the health system.