
Overview
Dr. Shaker is one of six physicians joining the Medical College’s full-time faculty who was previously a member of Midwest Endocrinology Associates, the only private practice in Wisconsin to ever be recognized in the nation’s top 50 endocrinology departments by U.S. News & World Report.He comes to the Medical College from Idaho Endocrinology and Boise State University, where he served as a staff endocrinologist and adjunct professor of biology since 2007. Prior to that appointment, he was at the Endocrine and Diabetes Center of St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee for 20 years and was chairman of the section of endocrinology and metabolism at St. Luke’s from 1999 to 2007.Dr. Shaker was a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine for four years, and is a co-founder of the Wisconsin Bone Club, an annual two-day meeting that features speakers and attendees in the fields of endocrinology and rheumatology in addition to other specialists interested in bone and calcium disorders.He has authored or co-authored over 40 journal articles and over 35 scientific abstracts. His research interests include high or low blood calcium and parathyroid disorders, osteoporosis associated with intestinal disease or surgery, and calcium and bone disorders.Dr. Shaker was a member of the editorial boards of Endocrine Practice and the Journal of Clinical Densitometry. He is on the board-of-directors of the Paget Foundation for Paget’s Disease of Bone and Related Disorders.
Dr. Shaker is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Hypercalcemia, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
Dr. Shaker is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism and Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shaker is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
W129 N7055 Northfield Dr., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shaker 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
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Endocrinology - Froedtert Hospital
Dr. Ioachimescu is recognized as an international expert in pituitary disorders, including rare diseases such as acromegaly and Cushing’s disease. After co-founding and directing the Emory Pituitary Center in Atlanta for 16 years, Dr. Ioachimescu joined the faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2023 with the goal of developing a successful academic multidisciplinary tertiary referral center at Froedtert.Due to her longstanding contribution to clinical care and research, she participated to international consensus guidelines on prolactinoma, Cushing’s disease, acromegaly and genetics of pituitary adenomas. She authored more than 100 publications and presented at national and international meetings such as American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), Endocrine Society and North American Skull Base Society. She is passionate about clinical research and has an active investigator-initiated portfolio dedicated to personalized treatment of patients with pituitary tumors. She also has a long track record of involvement in multicentric clinical trials that unveiled novel therapies for Cushing’s disease and acromegaly. Dr. Ioachimescu is passionate about medical education, and is currently the Education Oversight Committee chair of AACE, a writer for the Endocrine Self-Assessment Program and an associate editor of Pituitary and Endocrine Reviews journals.Dr. Ioachimescu loves outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing. Dr. Ioachimescu is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Cushing's disease, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Ioachimescu is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism and Internal Medicine. Dr. Ioachimescu is currently accepting new patients.
Endocrinology - Froedtert Hospital
James Findling is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Findling is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cushing's syndrome, Cushing's disease, Addison's Disease, Exogenous Cushing's syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Findling is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism and Internal Medicine. Dr. Findling is currently accepting new patients.
Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
Dr. Fareau is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Clinical Nutrition. He graduated with Honors from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He completed a Clinical and Research Fellowship in Endocrinology at the Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center joint program, where his educational interests included diagnostic and treatment strategies of endocrine cancers. He joined the Faculty of the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2007. Dr. Fareau is highly rated in 66 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Fareau is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Fareau is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph L. Shaker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph L. Shaker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph L. Shaker by calling their office at 262-253-5400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph L. Shaker a top-rated expert for Milk-Alkali Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph L. Shaker is classified as an Elite expert for Milk-Alkali Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joseph L. Shaker specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph L. Shaker is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Hypercalcemia, and Hyperparathyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Joseph L. Shaker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph L. Shaker has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Milk-Alkali Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph L. Shaker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph L. Shaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph L. Shaker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 262-253-5400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- HypercalcemiaDr. Shaker isElite. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Shaker isElite. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Shaker isElite. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Distinguished
- MelorheostosisDr. Shaker isDistinguished. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Shaker isDistinguished. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- OsteopeniaDr. Shaker isDistinguished. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OsteoporosisDr. Shaker isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Paget's Disease of BoneDr. Shaker isDistinguished. Learn about Paget's Disease of Bone.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Shaker isDistinguished. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Advanced
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Shaker isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Juvenile Primary OsteoporosisDr. Shaker isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
- Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Shaker isAdvanced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- OsteomalaciaDr. Shaker isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomalacia.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Shaker isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Shaker isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Shaker isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- BoilsDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- FolliculitisDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Hypervitaminosis ADr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Hypervitaminosis A.
- HypoparathyroidismDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Hypoparathyroidism.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- HypothyroidismDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Juvenile Paget's DiseaseDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Paget's Disease.
- MalnutritionDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Osteogenesis ImperfectaDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Prolidase DeficiencyDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Prolidase Deficiency.
- RicketsDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Rickets.
- Secondary Adrenal InsufficiencyDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Thyroid StormDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Triple A SyndromeDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Triple A Syndrome.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- X-Linked HypophosphatemiaDr. Shaker isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Hypophosphatemia.


