Endocrinology
Our top endocrinologists are here for you. Our team of endocrine specialists near you are dedicated to supporting your success and ensuring that you regain your metabolic and hormonal health and overall wellness.
What Is an Endocrinologist?
An endocrinologist is a healthcare professional specializing in hormones. At Well by Messer, our team of board-certified endocrinologists and pediatric endocrinologists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the endocrine system, a complex network of glands that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream. These hormones play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes, including metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, and stress response.
A hormone is a signaling molecule produced by glands in the endocrine system that is released into the bloodstream to regulate physiological processes and maintain homeostasis within the body. Hormones act as chemical messengers, binding to specific receptors on target cells or organs, triggering a cascade of cellular responses. These are some of the key functions of hormones:
Metabolism (transforming food into energy)
Growth and development
Immune response
Reproduction
Mood
Sleep
There are over 50 different hormones in the body. Examples of hormones include:
Adrenaline
Estrogen
Growth hormone
Insulin
Thyroid hormone
Testosterone
Your body has glands that produce and release these hormones. The endocrine glands in your body include:
Adrenal glands
Parathyroid glands
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
There are other organs that can also release hormones and are part of the endocrine system:
Pancreas
Hypothalamus (an organ located in the brain)
Ovaries
Testes
What Does an Endocrinology Doctor Diagnose and Treat?
At Well by Messer, our team of endocrinologists and pediatric endocrinologists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions:
Adrenal adenomas (adrenal masses)
Amenorrhea/oligomenorrhea (absent or infrequent menstrual periods)
Cushing’s syndrome (elevated cortisol levels)
Gynecomastia (breast growth in males)
Hyperaldosteronism (elevated aldosterone levels)
Hypercalcemia / hypocalcemia (high and low calcium levels)
Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol levels)
Hyperparathyroidism (high parathyroid hormone levels)
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels)
Hyponatremia (low sodium levels)
Osteopenia (precursor to osteoporosis)
Pheochromocytoma (elevated adrenaline levels)
Pituitary adenomas (pituitary masses)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Prolactinomas (elevated levels of the hormone that produces breast milk)
Our endocrinologists use clinical assessments, laboratory tests, imaging studies, and hormonal assays to diagnose these conditions. Treatment modalities may include medications, hormonal therapies, lifestyle modifications, and in some cases, surgical interventions. At Well by Messer, our goal is to restore hormonal balance and metabolic health for the well-being of our patients.
Why Should You See an Endocrinologist?
Endocrinologists are specialists and experts in all the conditions relating to the endocrine system. They are best suited for accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment options. After years of medical training and specialization, our team of endocrinologists at Well by Messer has achieved the required board certifications for providing the best medical care to our patients. We are experts in our field and have up-to-date knowledge on medications, procedures and technology that can help you. Our personalized approach to healthcare utilizes evidenced-based medicine and wellness programs to achieve your metabolic success.
Meet Your Well by Messer Team
Under the leadership of top endocrinologist in New York, Dr. Caroline Messer, our caring and talented team of board-certified endocrinologists (adult and pediatric), gynecologists, internists, dermatologists, urologists, psychologists, plastic surgeons, dietitians, and personal trainers will be dedicated to supporting your success and regaining your metabolic health at our metabolic weight loss centers in Manhattan, Greenwich, CT, and soon to be Miami, FL!
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