Douglas Owen Sobel, MD| Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology | MedStar Health
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Douglas Owen Sobel

Douglas Owen Sobel, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.6 out of 5 (388 reviews)

Specialties: Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology

Languages: English

877-680-5507

About me

Dr. Sobel is the Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Osteoporosis
  • Parathyroid Disorders
  • Pituitary Disorders
  • Subclinical Hypothyroidism
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Nodules
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Acromegaly
  • Adrenal Crisis
  • Adrenal Gland Disorder
  • Adrenal Gland Disorders (E.G. CUSHING'S SYNDROME, PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA)
  • Adrenal Mass
  • Adrenal Tumor
  • Adrenogenital Disorders
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Adrenal Gland
  • Benign Thyroid Nodules
  • Bone Density Disorder
  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
  • Cushing Syndrome
  • Diabetes Insipidus
  • Diabetes Mellitus Due To Underlying Condition
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
  • Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
  • Disorders Of Pituitary Gland
  • Disorders Of Thyroid
  • Drug Or Chemical Induced Diabetes Mellitus
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Endocrine Hypertension
  • Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
  • Gastrinoma
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Grave's Disease
  • Grave's Disease
  • Growth Hormone Deficiency
  • Hashimoto Thyroiditis
  • High Blood Sugar
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hirsutism
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Hyperfunction Of Pituitary Gland
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hyperprolactinemia
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Klinefelter Syndrome
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Low Testosterone Levels
  • Male Hypogonadism
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
  • Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Malnutrition
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
  • Nontoxic Goiter
  • Obesity
  • Osteochondropathies
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Ovarian Dysfunction
  • Parathyroid Adenoma
  • Parathyroid Cancer
  • Parathyroid Disorders
  • Pituitary Adenoma
  • Pituitary Cancer
  • Pituitary Disorders
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Polyglandular Dysfunction
  • Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
  • Prediabetes
  • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
  • Proteinuria
  • Sex Chromosome Abnormalities, Male Phenotype
  • Subclinical Hypothyroidism
  • Testicular Dysfunction
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Goiter
  • Thyroid Nodules
  • Thyroid Storm
  • Thyrotoxic Crisis
  • Toxic Goiter
  • Turner Syndrome
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes In Children
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Vitamin D Deficiency Rickets
  • Vitamin Deficiency
  • Weight Loss
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Procedures I perform

  • Acromegaly Treatment
  • Adrenal Cancer Treatment
  • Adrenal Crisis Treatment
  • Adrenal Disease Treatment
  • Adrenal Disorder Treatment
  • Adrenal Gland Cancer Management
  • Adrenal Hormone Management
  • Adrenal Hormone Regulation
  • Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment
  • Adrenal Tumor Treatment
  • Aldosteronoma Management
  • Bariatric Nutrition Counseling
  • Blood Glucose Correction For High Readings
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Training
  • Cushing Syndrome Management
  • Cushing Syndrome Treatment
  • Cushing's Syndrome Treatment
  • Diabetes Complications Prevention
  • Diabetes Management
  • Diabetes Self-Care Planning
  • Diabetes Self-Management
  • Diabetes Treatment
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Assessment
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis Treatment
  • Dietary Management Of Cushing Syndrome
  • Endocrine Disorder Treatment
  • Endocrine Disorders Treatment
  • Endocrine Tumor Treatment
  • Familial Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (FMTC) Treatment
  • Fluid And Electrolyte Management
  • Gland Disorder Treatment
  • Gland Dysfunction Treatment
  • Glucometer Use
  • Glucose Control Management
  • Glycemic Variability Assessment
  • Goiter Treatment
  • Grave's Disease Treatment
  • Growth Hormone Follow-Up
  • Growth Hormone Level Monitoring
  • Growth Hormone Screening
  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Treatment
  • Healthy Weight Loss Guidance
  • High Cholesterol Management
  • Hormone Balancing Nutrition Counseling
  • Hormone Imbalance Treatment
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Hypercalcemia Nutrition Management
  • Hypercalcemia Treatment
  • Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) Treatment
  • Hyperparathyroidism Dietary Treatment
  • Hyperthyroidism Nutrition Counseling
  • Hyperthyroidism Treatment
  • Hypoparathyroidism Treatment
  • Hypothyroidism Treatment
  • Insulin Dose Titration
  • Insulin Pen Training
  • Insulin Resistance Treatment
  • Insulin Syringe Use
  • Lipid Profile
  • Meal Planning
  • Mineral Deficiency Treatment
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Testing
  • Neuroendocrine Disorder Treatment
  • Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment
  • Nutrient Deficiency Screening
  • Obesity Treatment
  • One-On-One Diabetes Education
  • Oral Medication Therapy For Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis Nutrition Counseling
  • Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
  • Pancreatic Disease Management
  • Parathyroid Cancer Treatment
  • Parathyroid Disease Treatment
  • Parathyroid Disorder Treatment
  • Parathyroid Hormone Regulation
  • Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
  • Parathyroid Ultrasound
  • Pcos Treatment
  • Pheochromocytoma Treatment
  • Physical Activity Counseling
  • Pituitary Disorder Treatment
  • Pituitary Disorders Nutrition Counseling
  • Pituitary Medication Management
  • Pituitary Surgery
  • Pituitary Tumor Treatment
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
  • Prediabetes Management
  • Pregnancy Nutrition Counseling
  • Prenatal Substance Abuse Screening
  • Primary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
  • Prolactinoma Treatment
  • Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
  • Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
  • Thyroid Acropachy Treatment
  • Thyroid Biopsy
  • Thyroid Cancer Ablation
  • Thyroid Cancer Chemotherapy
  • Thyroid Cancer Lymph Node Dissection
  • Thyroid Cancer Treatment
  • Thyroid Crisis Treatment
  • Thyroid Disease Management
  • Thyroid Disease Treatment
  • Thyroid Medication Management
  • Thyroid Nodule Treatment
  • Thyroid Storm Surgery
  • Thyroid Storm Treatment
  • Vitamin And Mineral Deficiency Treatment
  • Vitamin Deficiency Treatment
  • Weight Management For Healthy Weight
  • Weight Measurement
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Practice locations

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23000 Moakley St
Ste 103
Leonardtown, MD, 20650

202-243-3560
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miles away

Fax 877-680-5507

4200 Wisconsin Ave NW
Ste 400
Washington, DC, 20016

202-243-3400
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miles away

Fax 202-243-3434

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology

Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics

Fellowship: Montefiore Hospital (1980)

Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center (1980)

Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (1979)

Residency: Bellevue Hospital Center (1977)

Residency: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (1976)

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1974)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.6
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.7
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.6
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.6
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.6
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.6
  • Oct 23, 2025

    Dr Sobel is excellent.

  • Oct 1, 2025

    Excellent as always. I already recommended Dr Sobel to friends.

  • Jul 18, 2025

    Dr. Sobel is great. He listens and is thoughtful in his approach. He is an amazing doc.