Overview
Dr. Sandeep Dhindsa is an endocrinology specialist who treats conditions that include diabetes, low testosterone, thyroid, pituitary and adrenal disorders. His primary area of research is in the field of hypogonadism and type 2 diabetes. He has shown that one-third of men with diabetes and obesity have low testosterone. He is studying the role of testosterone in insulin resistance and diabetes control. Dr. Dhindsa is a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and serves as the director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Diabetes Association and the Endocrine Society. A fellow of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Dr. Dhindsa is also a member of the Scientific Reproductive Committee of that organization.
Dr. Dhindsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prolactinoma. His top areas of expertise are Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Hypogonadism, Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Gastric Bypass.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Dhindsa 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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- Elite
- HypogonadismDr. Dhindsa isElite. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Dhindsa isElite. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- Distinguished
- Isolated Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Dhindsa isDistinguished. Learn about Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Dhindsa isDistinguished. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Advanced
- Gastric BypassDr. Dhindsa isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Dhindsa isAdvanced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
- Low TestosteroneDr. Dhindsa isAdvanced. Learn about Low Testosterone.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- ObesityDr. Dhindsa isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- OrchiectomyDr. Dhindsa isAdvanced. Learn about Orchiectomy.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Dhindsa isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Dhindsa isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Dhindsa isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Dhindsa isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Eunuchoidism Familial HypogonadotropicDr. Dhindsa isExperienced. Learn about Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.
- Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyDr. Dhindsa isExperienced. Learn about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.