Advanced Endocrinology, Metabolism & Interventional Endocrinology — comprehensive specialty care for Southern California.
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Who We Are
Welcome to
Diabetes and Endocrine Specialists!
Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists was founded on a single conviction: that patients with complex hormonal conditions deserve more than a referral and a pamphlet. They deserve a team that knows their field at the deepest level, stays at the front of an evolving discipline, and treats the whole person — not just the lab result.
Our physicians have trained at leading academic centers, conducted clinical research published in peer-reviewed journals, and presented at national and international conferences. That expertise is brought to bear on every patient, at every visit, at each of our three San Diego locations.
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Locations serving San Diego County — La Jolla, Poway, and La Mesa
30+
Years of combined endocrinology experience across our physician team
In-office
Thyroid ultrasound, FNA biopsy, CGM initiation, and RFA — no separate referrals needed
Centers of Excellence
Focused, specialized programs — each led with academic depth and advanced technology.
Thyroid CenterExpert thyroid care with state-of-the-art ultrasound, nodule evaluation, and non-surgical treatment.Learn more →Interventional EndocrinologyMinimally invasive, in-office thyroid procedures — RFA and ethanol ablation, no surgery.Learn more →Diabetes Technology CenterAdvanced diabetes care, CGM, and the Eversense long-term implantable sensor.Learn more →Bone Health CenterOsteoporosis diagnosis and treatment with on-site DEXA bone density scanning.Learn more →Fertility & Reproductive Hormone CenterCare for menopause, PCOS, and reproductive and hormonal health.Learn more →Lipedema & Fat Disorders CenterThe county’s referral center for lipedema and painful fat disorders.Learn more →Metabolic Health CenterComprehensive care for metabolic disease and fatty liver, with in-office elastography.Learn more →Pituitary & Adrenal CenterDiagnosis and management of pituitary, adrenal, and complex hormonal disorders.Learn more →
What We Treat
Endocrine conditions we specialize in.
Diabetes
Type 1, Type 2, LADA, gestational diabetes, insulin pumps, CGM, and hybrid closed-loop technology.
Thyroid Disorders
Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.
Bone Health & Osteoporosis
Osteopenia, osteoporosis, DEXA and TBS interpretation, fracture risk assessment, and treatment.
Adrenal & Pituitary Disorders
Adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, Conn’s syndrome, pheochromocytoma, and pituitary tumors.
Parathyroid Disorders
Primary hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcemia, normocalcemic hyperparathyroidism, and surgical coordination.
Male Hypogonadism
Testosterone deficiency, late-onset hypogonadism, replacement therapy, and fertility preservation.
Menopause, PCOS and Infertility
Adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, Conn’s syndrome, pheochromocytoma, and pituitary tumors.
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD)
Primary hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcemia, normocalcemic hyperparathyroidism, and surgical coordination.
Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity
Testosterone deficiency, late-onset hypogonadism, replacement therapy, and fertility preservation.
Our Approach
Three things that define how we practice.
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Clinical Depth
Our physicians have trained at top academic centers, run clinical trials, published in peer-reviewed journals, and taught other endocrinologists. That depth of expertise informs every diagnostic and treatment decision we make.
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Technological Leadership
From continuous glucose monitors and hybrid closed-loop insulin systems to thyroid radiofrequency ablation, we adopt technologies with proven benefit early. Our patients benefit from advances that many practices have not yet integrated.
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Individual Care
Endocrine conditions are personal. The same diagnosis presents differently in every patient, and treatment that works for one may not work for another. We take the time to understand your history, your goals, and your life.
A practice that advances medicine.
Research happens here. Our physicians actively conduct clinical trials through our affiliated research center, EndoTrials, giving eligible patients access to emerging therapies — often years before they reach general use. We have published in leading medical journals and presented at national and international endocrinology meetings. Explore our clinical research →
Early to adopt what works. As a physician-scientist–led practice, we translate advances into care quickly and responsibly. We were among the first in Southern California to offer thyroid radiofrequency ablation, the Eversense implantable CGM, Qutenza, and non-invasive liver elastography — and our thyroid RFA outcomes were selected for presentation at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting.
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