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Domino's Farms
Dr. Richard Auchus is a professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes (MEND) and Chief of the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. He received his medical degree and Ph.D. in pharmacology from Washington University in St. Louis. Then Dr. Auchus completed a residency at the University of Iowa and an endocrinology fellowship at UTHSC-San Antonio/Wilford Hall Medical Center. Dr. Auchus came to UMHS from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Southwestern Medical School, University of Texas, where he was a Professor of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology.Dr. Auchus is a steroid biologist with expertise both in basic science and clinical/translational science. His work has included translational research into: molecular and genetic mechanisms of human hypertension, improved diagnostic studies and management in primary aldosteronism and Cushing syndromes, modifier genes in 21-hydroxylase deficiency, cardiovascular disease in polycystic ovary syndrome, and the endocrinology of traumatic brain injury. Dr. Auchus is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ectopic Cushing's syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Intersex, Cushing's syndrome, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Orchiectomy. Dr. Auchus is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center
Lynnette Nieman is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Nieman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ectopic Cushing's syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cushing's syndrome, Ectopic Cushing's syndrome, Cushing's disease, and Pituitary Tumor.
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Endocrinology
Yamuna Gorantla is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Gorantla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ectopic Cushing's syndrome. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis. Dr. Gorantla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism - 2020 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2018. Dr. Gorantla is currently accepting new patients.
Summary: Between 10% and 15% of patients with endogenous hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) have ectopic (non-pituitary) production of adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) that causes cortisol excess. In approximately 50% of these patients, the tumoral source of ACTH cannot be found initially despite very detailed and extensive imaging, including studies such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imagi...
Summary: The incidence of Cushing syndrome (CS) is 1.2-3.2 cases per million per year, of which adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)-dependent disease comprises approximately 70-80% of cases. Among these, nearly 90% of ACTH-dependent CS are due to pituitary-dependent CS, known as Cushing disease (CD). The management of ACTH-dependent CS relies on distinguishing Cushing disease (or Corticotropinoma) from ecto...