Endocrinology

The endocrine system is made up of glands that produce hormones, which keep your body in balance—a state known as homeostasis. Hormones affect nearly every part of your health, influencing metabolism and energy levels, reproduction and fertility, respiration and circulation, growth and development, responses to stress and injury, sensory perception, and healthy aging.

At Olmsted Medical Center (OMC), our Endocrinology team focuses on restoring and maintaining hormone balance to support your long-term health and wellbeing.

Why Choose OMC Endocrinology?

OMC’s board-certified endocrinologists provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of endocrine conditions, including:

  • thyroid disorders: hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, goiter, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer
  • other endocrine cancers: adrenal, pancreas, parathyroid, pituitary
  • parathyroid disorders: hypoparathyroidism, abnormal blood calcium levels
  • reproductive health issues: infertility, menopause challenges, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), hypogonadism
  • bone and metabolic conditions: osteoporosis, obesity, growth problems
  • cardiometabolic disorders: diabetes, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • hormone-related changes: excessive body hair or abnormal hair growth, hormone imbalances.

Our Endocrinology team partners with other OMC specialists when needed, ensuring a coordinated, whole-person approach to your care.

Our Services

Every patient’s condition and goals are unique. That’s why our Endocrinology services include:

  • comprehensive diagnostic testing to identify hormone imbalances or gland dysfunction
  • individualized treatment plans that may include lifestyle recommendations, medication management, or surgical referrals
  • education and coaching to help you better understand your condition and manage it long term
  • convenient access to services at OMC’s branch clinics (depending on condition and patient needs).

Patients are most often referred by their family medicine physician or another specialist, but self-referrals are also welcome.

Preparing for Your Appointment

If you have an appointment with our Endocrinology team, please bring your meter (for blood sugar monitoring) and any recent test results with you. This helps us provide the most accurate and efficient care.

Contact Us

Interested in learning more about Endocrinology services at Olmsted Medical Center?
📞 Call 507.292.7149 or talk with your primary healthcare provider for a referral.