The Division of Endocrinology evaluates disorders of metabolism and the endocrine system.
Divisional activities encompass research, teaching and patient care.
The division offers comprehensive training in the areas of diabetes, reproductive endocrinology, thyroid disorders, calcium and bone metabolism, as well as other endocrine disorders. A major focus of the program is in the area of diabetes mellitus. Ambulatory teaching at the Endocrine Clinics is an integral part of the clinical elective and is conducted at the Houston Medical Center, LBJ and The UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Weekly conferences are held jointly with faculty at M. D. Anderson, in addition to weekly city-wide conferences, including faculty throughout the medical center, and weekly multidisciplinary conferences including faculty from pediatric endocrinology and reproductive sciences. Research opportunities include use of the General Clinical Research Center at Hermann Hospital for metabolic studies, basic molecular research and clinical studies of bone and mineral metabolism, ovulatory dysfunction and prevention of complications in patients with diabetes mellitus.