Who's Part of My Endocrine Care Team?
When choosing UPMC for your endocrine care, our team will get to know you and your health needs.
Here are just some of the many types of experts you may see during your care:
- Endocrinologists. Diagnose and treat many endocrine health issues. These include diabetes, thyroid issues, osteoporosis, and hormone imbalances.
- Endocrine surgeons. Do surgery for endocrine health issues.
- Pathologists. Study body tissue and fluids in a lab to help diagnose endocrine health issues.
- Nuclear medicine doctors. Use radioactive drugs for imaging tests and treatments.
- Nurses. Provide education, give medicine, and support the people we treat.
- Radiologists. Take and read imaging scans to help diagnose and treat health problems.
- Registered dietitians. Work closely with you to make tailored meal plans for your health needs.
- Certified diabetes care and education specialists. Work with your endocrinologist to plan your diabetes treatment plan.
- Advanced practice providers. Work closely with your doctor and follow your progress after starting your treatment plan.
- Neuroendocrine cancer doctors. Focus on finding and treating neuroendocrine cancers.
