The Role Of An Endocrinologist

By Etta Bowen


Although doctors are working in the same industry, but not all of them are the same, when it comes to specializations. There are some who specialize in preventing diseases or illnesses while others treat pre existing and existing medical conditions. Endocrinologists work with patients who are suffering from hormonal imbalances and those looking for answers. They help to improve their health as well.

If you are interested to work close to your patients and other medical professionals, be able to work long hours, and handle stressful situations, then this career might be the right one for you. You can be an endocrinologist Torrance who specializes in diagnosing and treating people with problems in their endocrine system.

Usually, he or she concentrates to restore the hormone imbalances and sees patients referred by other doctors, such as the health care providers. They also prescribes medications and even creates a treatment plan. Mostly, they conduct research to explore or discover new drugs and treatments. You also have the chance to teach medical students.

Actually, an endocrinologist may treat not only one condition but a lot of medical conditions. In fact, there are several conditions, such as growth problems, cancers of the endocrine glands, menopause, metabolic disorders and osteoporosis. Endocrinologists also work with a patient with thyroid, diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, obesity and infertility.

When doctors have diagnosed a certain patient with a condition, such as growth, fertility and metabolism problems, they also refer a patient to an endocrinologist. As a specialist in the endocrine system, you also understand how the hormones produced and affect the body functions. But, for some conditions, endocrinologists usually seek assistance from other doctors, such as pediatricians.

If you have deep interest in working with these patients, then you still have to finish your ten years education in medical school, undergo training and residency and obtain your license. But first thing to consider is to take your undergraduate degree as a requirement before entering to a medical school. You need to finish your degree in medicine for 4 years. The full residency and internship may also take three to four years.

During this time, you will learn different aspects of medicine, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology. You also need to spend an additional 2 to 3 years to learn about how to diagnose and treat conditions related to hormones. On the other hand, you must obtain a licensure in order to practice your medicine.

You need to complete your education from a certified school before taking the licensure examination. Since endocrinology is a certain specialty, you need to obtain certifications in order to practice this your profession. You may take your certification after completing your education and residency training.

Actually, this profession is a noble one and can be rewarding in the end. If you really want to become a doctor in this specialization, then you have to assess yourself first if this is really what you want. If so, then prepare your education, undergo training, and obtain license in order to practice your specialization.




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