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Welcome to endocrinology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
The Department of Endocrinology offers expert consultative services to patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders. We approach our patients in a holistic manner and individualize care based on patient need. We handle complex thyroid/ thyroid cancer patients, osteoporosis, patients with diabetes, pituitary disorders, and adrenal dysfunction to name a few. We are well versed in the management of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. We work closely with specialists in Radiology, Pathology, Nuclear Medicine, Ophthalmology, Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery and Podiatry to provide a multidisciplinary approach to a person's endocrine problems. The Diabetes Transition Clinic was recently started to prevent readmission of patients with poorly controlled diabetes to the hospital.
- Drs. Kenneth Burman, Jason Wexler, and Meeta Sharma have been cited as Top Doctors in the Washingtonian magazine over the past five years.
- Dr. Kenneth Burman received the following over the past five years: Laureate Award, Outstanding Educator, Endocrine Society Braverman Award for Excellence in Research, American Thyroid Association
- Dr. Meeta Sharma was awarded the Sol Katz Memorial Teaching Award by the ACP, Washington DC in November 2021.
- Dr. Leila Shobab received a Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Development Grant.
Our services
Specialized services include:
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Diabetes Clinic, staffed by a multidisciplinary team of experts, including certified diabetic educators. We provide diagnosis, treatment, patient and family education and long-term management for people with diabetes.
- MedStar Pituitary Center, which provides coordinated care between several medical specialties including endocrinology, neurosurgery, neuro-ophthalmology and radiology.
- Thyroid cancer treatment with individualized dosimetry to assess and calculate radiotherapy and use of oral chemotherapy when appropriate.
- Osteoporosis, identification of cause(s) and treatment with current approaches.
- Genetic testing for endocrine disorders.
- Interdisciplinary care provided in conjunction with other medical specialists including nuclear medicine physicians and the surgical experts at the Washington Cancer Institute.