Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

CareMount Medical’s Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism department deals with medical conditions that primarily relate to disorders of hormonal imbalance.

Symptoms and Conditions Treated

Diabetes
The most common endocrine disorder is Diabetes. We treat patients with Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes.

Thyroid Disorders
Our department also specializes in the treatment of Thyroid disorders, including thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and thyroid nodules.

Metabolism
Metabolic bone conditions such as osteoporosis and problems with the parathyroid glands are also managed by our endocrinologists.

Other Conditions Treated
Other conditions treated include pituitary gland disorders, adrenal gland disorders, low testosterone levels in men, polycystic ovary syndrome and other causes of irregular menstrual cycles in women. Also, women with excess facial and/or body hair may have an identifiable cause of this symptom. Unexplained hair loss and acne also sometimes have a measurable hormonal basis.

Treatment Options
For many endocrine conditions, the treatment is medication. Medications may treat the underlying condition and/or treat the symptoms. Lifestyle interventions of dietary therapy and physical activity are important in the management of diabetes. Some endocrine conditions need to just be monitored but no medication is given.

The endocrinologists in the Department are very comfortable recommending and managing insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors when appropriate in someone with diabetes.

Pediatric Endocrinology

CareMount Medical’s division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism provides personal medical care for children and adolescents living with the following:

Symptoms and Conditions Treated

Some of the common conditions treated by our pediatric endocrinologists include:

• Adrenal disorders, including Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
• Calcium and bone metabolism
• Childhood obesity and insulin resistance
• Diabetes Mellitus—Type 1 and Type 2, as well as MODY diabetes
• Growth disorders including growth hormone deficiency
• Late or early puberty
• Menstrual irregularities, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Pituitary disorders
• Thyroid disorders
• CareMount Medical is the only site in the Hudson Valley to offer TrialNet, a risk screening study for relatives of people with Type 1 Diabetes
• Proficiency with multiple brands of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors
• Stimulation testing to investigate adrenal, puberty, and growth concerns
• Point-of-care (POC) fingerstick A1c available for patients with Type 1 Diabetes
• Education and support to patients and families in a sensitive, inclusive manner
• We utilize the most current technology and evidence-based standards in pediatric endocrine practice