Dignity Health Medical Group Specialty Medicine - St Joseph's

Endocrinologists specialize in preventing, diagnosing and managing hormone-related disorders, including diabetes, PCOS, Cushing’s disease and thyroid disorders. An endocrinologist may:

• Order blood tests or imaging to see how your glands are functioning

• Perform gland biopsies

• Prescribe medication

• Tailor a treatment plan that may include surgical or nonsurgical therapies

• Recommend regular follow-up care

Infectious disease specialists can help prevent and treat rare and complex infections. You may be referred to an infectious disease expert if you:

• Are immunocompromised

• Contracted a disease while traveling abroad

• Experience recurrent infections

• Have a serious infection that won’t improve

• Have HIV/AIDS

• Need long-term antibiotics

A specialty medicine appointment is more detailed than a primary care visit. At Dignity Health Medical Group Specialty Medicine – St. Joseph's, you can expect a thorough review of your medical history, a physical exam and suggestions for diagnostic tests. Your specialty medicine provider discusses possible causes of your symptoms, helps you understand the diagnosis and creates a personalized treatment plan that supports your health goals.

At Dignity Health Medical Group Specialty Medicine – St. Joseph's, we treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. 

Our endocrinologists help people manage:

• Cushing’s disease

• Diabetes

• Metabolic syndrome

• Osteoporosis

• PCOS

• Pituitary and adrenal gland problems

• Thyroid disease

Our infectious disease experts care for people with compromised immune systems. Some of those conditions include HIV/AIDS, Lyme disease, sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, valley fever and recurring infections.

We accept most insurance plans to ensure you have access to the care you need. Before your visit, we recommend confirming your insurance coverage, eligibility and benefits with your health plan.

If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, please contact our office. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you may have.