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 and 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. We will do whatever it takes you improve your health!
3
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.
ThyroidExpert thyroid care with state-of-the-art ultrasound, nodule evaluation, and non-surgical treatment.Learn more →ParathyroidEvaluation and management of hyperparathyroidism and calcium disorders, with in-office neck ultrasound.Learn more →Diabetes TechnologyAdvanced diabetes care, CGM, and the Eversense long-term implantable sensor.Learn more →Bone HealthOsteoporosis diagnosis and treatment with on-site DEXA bone density scanning.Learn more →Menopause and Women’s HealthCare for menopause, perimenopause, PCOS, and women’s reproductive and hormonal health.Learn more →Male HypogonadismDiagnosis and treatment of low testosterone and male hormonal and reproductive health.Learn more →Obesity and LipedemaThe county’s referral center for obesity, lipedema, and painful fat disorders.Learn more →Metabolic HealthComprehensive care for metabolic disease, fatty liver, and sarcopenia, with in-office elastography.Learn more →Pituitary & AdrenalDiagnosis and management of pituitary, adrenal, and complex hormonal disorders.Learn more →
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 →
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