Endocrinologists care for patients with complex hormonal disorders and metabolic conditions.
Common endocrine Problems include Type I and Type II diabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic bone disease, pituitary and adrenal conditions, growth and gonadal disorders, and lipid and nutritional disorders. The American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics have programs leading to board certification in endocrinology as a subspecialty in their field. The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology also certifies reproductive endocrinology as a subspecialty. The American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and other physician organizations all acknowledge specialists in endocrinology as physicians with expertise, specialized training and research endeavors in hormonal disorders. Endocrinologists are called upon to treat patients with complex medical conditions.