Overview
Dr. Guoyu Ling specializes in treatment of patients with diabetes, adrenal disorders, and obesity-related endocrine disorders. His services include dynamic function tests of hormonal axis, evaluation and treatment of endocrine disorders, and comprehensive diabetes care. His research interests include how obesity leads to endocrine dysfunction, such as hyperaldosteronism. He also conducts basic research in the laboratory. Dr. Ling is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Ling is an associate member of the Endocrine Society and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. He volunteers as a teaching physician at a free Chinese clinic run by medical students.
Dr. Ling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prolactinoma. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Exogenous Cushing's syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Prolactinoma.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ling has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Julie Silverstein is an Endocrinologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Silverstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prolactinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Cushing's disease, Hypothalamic Tumor, Acromegaly, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.
SSM Health Medical Group
Jerry Thurman, MD, has been in practice since 1997. He completed a fellowship with Saint Louis University School of Medicine's endocrinology and metabolism department, and now serves as an assistant clinical professor of medicine in that same program. Dr. Thurman's internal medicine residency was completed at St. John's Mercy Medical Center. His medical degree was earned at the University of Missouri - Columbia. Dr. Thurman is the medical director of the Diabetes Care Center at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. Among his numerous professional affiliations and activities, Dr. Thurman is on the board of directors for the Heartland Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. He is also a participant in Volunteers in Medicine, providing diabetic care for indigent patients in St. Charles. In addition to diabetes, Dr. Thurman's endocrinology practice focuses on patients with thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, obesity, male impotence, poly-cystic ovarian syndrome and other hormone-related problems. Dr. Thurman uses telehealth services to conduct video office visits with current, established patients for: diabetes follow up and thyroid appointments. A forward-facing camera and internet access are required, and a tablet or computer/laptop may be used. Telehealth appointments can be scheduled online through MyChart. Dr. Thurman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prolactinoma. His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
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James Etzkorn is an Endocrinologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Etzkorn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prolactinoma. His top areas of expertise are Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Cushing's syndromeDr. Ling isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor
- Exogenous Cushing's syndromeDr. Ling isExperienced. Learn about Exogenous Cushing's syndrome.
- Familial HyperaldosteronismDr. Ling isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hyperaldosteronism.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Ling isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Ling isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.