Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Expert Care for Endocrine, Thyroid and Diabetes Conditions

At Ochsner LSU Health, we provide expert endocrinology care and diabetes treatment for patients in Monroe and Shreveport, Louisiana. Our team of endocrinologists and metabolism specialists treats a wide range of hormone disorders, including thyroid problems, diabetes, and other metabolism conditions. The endocrine system controls many important body functions like growth, energy use and reproduction. Our experienced doctors work closely with each patient to create a personalized care plan that helps manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

Conditions Our Endocrinologists Treat

Our experienced endocrinologists manage all endocrine-related disorders, including:

• Diabetes mellitus (including Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes)
• Diseases of the parathyroid glands (small glands that regulate the body’s calcium levels), including hyperparathyroidism (a condition in which one or more parathyroid glands become too active)
• Diseases of the thyroid gland (a gland in the neck that is involved with the body’s metabolism, growth and development), such as hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid)
• Cancers of the endocrine system, including thyroid cancer and tumors of the pituitary gland (a small gland in the center of the head that makes many different hormones and coordinates the function of the body’s other glands)
• Disorders of the adrenal system (glands above the kidneys that help regulate the body’s metabolism, immune system and other important functions)
• Lipid disorders (conditions in which the blood has high levels of fat particles)
• Pituitary disorders
• Male and female sex hormone disorders (such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as PCOS, and low testosterone)
• Gender dysphoria and transgender care
• Osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases
• Obesity