What are good reasons to see an endocrinologist?

Specialized care: An endocrinologist who is board-certified is specially trained and qualified to help treat patients who have disorders of hormones and metabolism. The most common conditions treated by endocrinologists are: diabetes mellitus, other metabolic diseases (pcos, dyslipidemia, etc), thyroid disease, growth disorders, osteoporosis/calcium disorders, pituitary, reproductive, and adrenal problems.

For Treatment: Good reason to see an Endocrinologist is if you suffer from a disease or disorder of one or more of Endocrine Glands for which you self or your Primary Care Doctor has reffered you for Most of the time some endocrine disorders can be treated by your Primary Care Doctor but there may be a diagnosis or management problem for which you need consultation with Endocrinologist.