Endocrinology

A type 1 diabetes endocrinologist plays a crucial role in managing and treating individuals with type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin. These specialized physicians, like Dr. Brian Fertig undergo extensive training to understand the complex...

Hormones play a crucial role in regulating and coordinating various bodily functions such as growth, metabolism, mood, and reproduction. When these hormones become imbalanced, it can lead to several hormone-related disorders with distinct symptoms and treatment options.  Managing hormonal disorders...

You have likely seen ads for “low T” on television, but perhaps you do not fully understand what they mean. Testosterone, a vital hormone responsible for male sexual characteristics, plays a crucial role in managing “low T” which is simply a term meaning low testosterone. Testosterone is...

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weakened bones. It increases the risk of fractures and causes mobility limitations which can restrict people’s activities.  While commonly associated with older individuals experiencing age-related bone density loss, osteoporosis can affect people of...

Adrenal disorders happen when the adrenal gland produces either too much or too little of cortisol or aldosterone. These two conditions create either Addison’s disease (your body does not have enough cortisol and aldosterone, or Cushing’s syndrome, where your body has too much cortisol. This...