Virtual Endocrinology Services at UPMC 

If you have diabetes, thyroid problems, or a hormone disorder,  UPMC offers virtual options that allow you to access care from the comfort of home. Our doctors diagnose and treat all types of endocrine diseases.

And with video visits, getting the right care for you is easier than ever.

About Virtual Endocrinology Care at UPMC

Virtual care is often an option whether you need a first visit, a second opinion, or follow-up care. That's because UPMC providers and staff have a vast knowledge of providing care virtually

Your endocrinologist can often use a video visit to discuss hormone-related problems.

You may still need an in-person follow-up visit and testing, like bloodwork or a bone density scan. But virtual care can reduce your need for in-person visits to UPMC.

After testing, video visits also make it easy for your doctor to review your results.  

Benefits of Virtual Endocrine Care

Virtual care may work well for you if you:

• Live far from a UPMC location that offers endocrine disease care.
• Need a routine checkup for a chronic disease like diabetes or osteoporosis.
• Have issues finding transportation or getting around.
• Have a concern about something your doctor can check visually, like an enlarged thyroid.

Is a Virtual Endocrinology Visit Right for Me?

Both new and returning patients can schedule video visits.

Your doctor may go over your results, or they may order more tests based on what they learned during the visit.

Video visits often work well for returning patients whose health issue is under control. You may not even need a physical exam or testing during a follow-up visit since we can still gain vital information through video visits.

For people with diabetes who live in rural areas, video visits can decrease the amount of travel time. Most people with diabetes need to have an in-person office visit once a year, with follow-up virtual visits.

What to Expect During Your Virtual Endocrinology Visit at UPMC

After you book your video visit, your doctor's office will provide you with instructions on how to get started.

UPMC Endocrinology staff work with you to virtually download your:

• Blood glucose meters.
• Continuous glucose monitors.
• Insulin pumps.

To help provide you with quality care, your doctor will ask you to upload data from these devices before each visit, whether in person or online.

UPMC's advanced video equipment and secure patient portals meet all HIPAA and cybersecurity standards.

Learn more about what to expect during your virtual endocrinology visit. 

Make an Endocrinology Appointment at UPMC

To schedule a video visit with a UPMC Endocrinology provider, you can use your patient portal or search the UPMC Provider Directory. 

To learn more about our full range of expertise, call 412-586-9700 and select option 2 or click here to find an endocrinology location near you.