Endocrinologist

An endocrinologist is a physician specializing in diagnosing and treating hormonal imbalances and metabolic disorders. These experts manage conditions affecting glands such as the thyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, and pituitary, ensuring proper regulation of growth, metabolism, reproduction, and energy balance.

Education & Training

To become an endocrinologist, doctors must complete:

  1. Medical School (MD/DO)

  2. Residency (3 years) in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics

  3. Fellowship (2-3 years) in Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism

During fellowship training, physicians develop expertise in:
✔ Advanced hormone testing (dynamic endocrine assays)
✔ Metabolic disorder management (diabetes, obesity, lipid disorders)
✔ Imaging & diagnostics (thyroid ultrasounds, DEXA scans)
✔ Hormone replacement therapies (thyroid, adrenal, sex hormones)

Conditions Treated

Endocrinologists specialize in:

  • Diabetes (Type 1 & 2, gestational)

  • Thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, cancer)

  • Adrenal & pituitary disorders (Cushing’s, Addison’s, acromegaly)

  • Bone & calcium disorders (osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism)

  • Reproductive endocrinology (PCOS, infertility, menopause)

  • Obesity & metabolic syndrome

Diagnostic & Treatment Approaches

  • Hormonal blood tests (TSH, cortisol, insulin, HbA1c)

  • Insulin pump & CGM management

  • Thyroid biopsies & fine-needle aspiration (FNA)

  • Bone density scans (DEXA)

  • Personalized hormone therapy plans

Why See an Endocrinologist?

✓ Precision diagnosis of complex hormonal imbalances
✓ Specialized care beyond general medicine
✓ Latest treatments (GLP-1 agonists, insulin algorithms)
✓ Long-term disease management

Need a hormone specialist? Consult an endocrinologist for expert care in metabolic and glandular disorders.

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Vahid Yousefi

Vahid Yousefi

Endocrinologist

Dr. Vahid Yousefi is a well-regarded endocrinologist based in Tehran, specializing in the diagnosis and management of endocrine and metabolic […]

Iran, Tehran
Saeid Kalbasi

Saeid Kalbasi

Endocrinologist

Dr. Saeid Kalbasi is a highly skilled and board-certified endocrinologist in Tehran, specializing in hormonal and metabolic disorders. With extensive clinical experience, he provides […]