Endocrinology

Diabetic & Hormonal Conditions

Endocrinologists are specially trained physicians who diagnose and treat diseases related to the glands. They treat menopause, infertility, erectile dysfunction, thyroid diseases, and metabolic disorders. They also provide treatment for diabetes, osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, hypertension, and cholesterol disorders.

Our endocrinologist sees adults and children age 5 and older.

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Request an Appointment

Ask your healthcare provider for a referral if you believe you need to see an endocrinologist.

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5pm
PHONE: 217-466-4689

Conditions

Abnormal Thyroid
Acromegaly
Adrenal Insufficiency/Addison’s Disease
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bone Disorders
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Goiter
Graves' Disease
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hashimoto's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia

Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Hypokalemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
Hypothyroidism
Insulin Resistance
Endocrine Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Obesity
Osteopenia/Osteoporosis
Pre-Diabetes
Testosterone Deficiency
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodules/Cysts
Thyroid Disease
Thyroiditis
Vitamin D Deficiency

Enocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Procedures Performed

Diabetes Counseling
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Insulin Pump Therapy
Nutritional Counseling
Physical Examination

Meet Our Team

Edward Rico, MD

Board Certified Endocrinologist

Kara, MS, RDN, LDN

Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist

Pam, RN

Karen Smith, APRN, FNP

Angie, RN

Leighsa, RN, BS, CDE

Certified Diabetes Educator

Anika, CMA

What to Expect

An individual’s primary care provider typically is the first to evaluate issues related to hormones. If a specialist is needed, the individual may be referred to an endocrinologist where a personalized treatment plan will be developed.