"How Can I Find the Best Endocrinologist?" - Elaine K. Howley
When it comes time to find an endocrinologist, it's important to look for a doctor who has expertise or experience treating your specific condition. "A primary care physician is a good place to begin," says
Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD, assistant clinical professor of medicine, endocrinology, diabetes and bone disease at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, "because they can often point you in the right direction." She says patients will sometimes come to her "and they're not sure why they're there. That leads to frustration," especially if it turns out they need to see a different doctor with more expertise in a specific area.
- Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Mount Sinai Hospital
