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Welcome to endocrinology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center Physician Office Building North
The Department of Endocrinology offers expert consultative services to patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders. We approach our patients in a holistic manner and individualize care based on patient need. We handle complex thyroid/ thyroid cancer patients, osteoporosis, patients with diabetes, pituitary disorders, and adrenal dysfunction to name a few. We are well versed in the management of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. We work closely with specialists in Radiology, Pathology, Nuclear Medicine, Ophthalmology, Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery and Podiatry to provide a multidisciplinary approach to a person's endocrine problems. The Diabetes Transition Clinic was recently started to prevent readmission of patients with poorly controlled diabetes to the hospital.
- Drs. Kenneth Burman, Jason Wexler, and Meeta Sharma have been cited as Top Doctors in the Washingtonian magazine over the past five years.
- Dr. Kenneth Burman received the following over the past five years: Laureate Award, Outstanding Educator, Endocrine Society Braverman Award for Excellence in Research, American Thyroid Association
- Dr. Meeta Sharma was awarded the Sol Katz Memorial Teaching Award by the ACP, Washington DC in November 2021.
- Dr. Leila Shobab received a Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Development Grant.
Our services
Specialized services include:
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Diabetes Clinic, staffed by a multidisciplinary team of experts, including certified diabetic educators. We provide diagnosis, treatment, patient and family education and long-term management for people with diabetes.
- MedStar Pituitary Center, which provides coordinated care between several medical specialties including endocrinology, neurosurgery, neuro-ophthalmology and radiology.
- Thyroid cancer treatment with individualized dosimetry to assess and calculate radiotherapy and use of oral chemotherapy when appropriate.
- Osteoporosis, identification of cause(s) and treatment with current approaches.
- Genetic testing for endocrine disorders.
- Interdisciplinary care provided in conjunction with other medical specialists including nuclear medicine physicians and the surgical experts at the Washington Cancer Institute.
Our Providers
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Neelam Baral, MBBS MD
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
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Kenneth Dale Burman, MD
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
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Lyn Hopkinson, ACNP-BC MSN
Family Medicine & Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
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Priya Kundra, MD
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
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Yaa Angela Pokuaa-Duodu, CFNP FNPBC MSN
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism & Family Medicine
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Meeta Sharma, MD
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
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Susmeeta Tewari Sharma, MD
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
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Leila Shobab, MD
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
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Jason Adam Wexler, MD
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
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Additional information
At MedStar Health, our wide array of specialists allows us to take a multidisciplinary approach to your diabetes and endocrinology needs, so you have a collaborative team involved in your care We consult with your primary care provider and also work closely with surgeons, cardiologists, nephrologists, orthopedists, and other specialists as needed. For our patients with diabetes, your MedStar Health team may include the following specialists:
- Endocrinologist
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Registered Dietician
- Podiatrist
- Wound Specialist
- Ophthalmologist
- Psychotherapist
- Social Worker
Related services
Featured program: Diabetes Bootcamp
Our Bootcamp is a 12-week program for patients with type 2 diabetes and an A1C of 9% or higher. It starts with an initial intensive one-on-one review of your diet, activity, and self-care habits, followed by education and weekly virtual visits with a diabetes nurse practitioner who helps design a personalized diabetes plan that focuses on lifestyle interventions and medical therapy that you can follow long term. It will help you understand your condition, and help you feel better and improve your health. On average, participants lower their A1C by 3%, which translates to an average glucose drop of about 90 mg/dL over 3 months.
To learn more about Diabetes Boot Camp in both the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore areas, ask your doctor or call 202-877-5403.