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Endocrinology

Comprehensive care for hormonal and metabolic health

About Our Endocrinology Services

At GRMC, our Endocrinology team provides specialized care for disorders of the endocrine system, which regulates hormones essential to metabolism, growth, reproduction, and overall health. Our board-certified endocrinologists focus on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term management to help patients achieve better balance and quality of life.

Our Endocrinology Center treats a wide range of conditions, including diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes), thyroid disorders, adrenal and pituitary diseases, osteoporosis, metabolic disorders, and other hormone-related conditions. We take a patient-centered approach, emphasizing education, lifestyle management, and evidence-based medical care.

 

Advanced Diagnostics & Treatments

We offer comprehensive diagnostic services and advanced treatment options, including hormone testing, metabolic evaluations, diabetes management programs, thyroid assessments, and bone health screenings. Our team works closely with primary care providers and other specialists to ensure coordinated, whole-person care.

Through individualized treatment plans, ongoing monitoring, and patient education, we help patients manage chronic conditions, reduce complications, and improve overall health outcomes.

Your hormonal health plays a vital role in your well-being. At GRMC, our Endocrinology team is committed to supporting you every step of the way.

 

REFERALS ARE WELCOME FOR THE EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF:

Referral Points – Diabetes & Metabolic

  • New Type 1 or type 2 diabetes or uncertain diabetes type
  • Poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes despite optimized therapy
  • Recurrent hypoglycemia or hypoglycemia unawareness
  • Suspected secondary diabetes (steroids, Cushing’s, pancreatitis)

 

Thyroid Disorders

  • Unclear diagnosis or discordant TFTs
  • Difficult-to-control hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
  • Thyroid nodules, goiter, or compressive symptoms
  • Suspected thyroid cancer
  • Thyroid disease

 

Adrenal Disorders

  • Suspected Cushing’s syndrome or adrenal insufficiency
  • Investigation of adrenal masses
  • Unexplained electrolyte abnormalities (esp. Na⁺, K⁺)
  • Resistant hypertension with possible endocrine cause

 

Pituitary Disorders

  • Pituitary mass
  • Hyperprolactinemia
  • Acromegaly or suspected growth hormone disorders
  • Other pituitary hormone deficiencies or hypersecretion

 

Reproductive & Gonadal

  • Amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, or delayed puberty
  • PCOS with diagnostic uncertainty or severe metabolic features
  • Hypogonadism (male or female), infertility with endocrine cause

 

Calcium & Bone

  • Hypercalcemia or hypocalcemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Osteoporosis
  • Fragility fractures at young age

 

Lipid & Weight Disorders

  • Severe or familial dyslipidemia
  • Suspected genetic lipid disorders
  • Obesity

 

Our Doctors

Joel Marc Rubio, MD

Endocrinologist