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Mills-Peninsula Endocrinology Evaluation and Diagnostic Services

Many endocrine disorders can be diagnosed with simple blood tests and imaging exams. If you are hospitalized at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and experiencing symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance, an endocrinologist will work with you to diagnose your condition.

Doctor examining female patient's throat glands

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Accurate Diagnosis of Hormone Disorders

Symptoms caused by hormonal issues — such as fatigue, weakness and more — can look like those of many other common conditions, so correctly diagnosing an endocrine disorder can take a bit of detective work.

Once you’ve received a preliminary diagnosis from your primary care doctor, endocrinologists in the Sutter Health network can use a variety of lab tests to measure the levels of various hormones in your body. These tests may reveal which endocrine system glands are not working correctly.

Blood Tests

Vials of blood in laboratory

  • Tests to detect diabetes and prediabetes include the blood glucose test and the glycosylated hemoglobin test (A1c). If you’re pregnant, you may receive a glucose tolerance test to screen for gestational diabetes.
  • Several tests, primarily a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) assessment, can show how well your thyroid is working.
  • Other tests can assess for parathyroid conditions.
  • Blood tests for luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) can help to detect female hormonal issues.
  • Tests for total testosterone can pinpoint male hormonal issues.
  • Other blood tests detect levels of hormones, such as cortisol, 17 hydroxyprogesterone, DHEA-sulfate, ACTH, aldosterone, vitamin D, PTH, prolactin and various forms of estrogen, that affect different systems.
  • Tests for thyroglobulin (Tg) levels can monitor thyroid cancer.

Imaging Exams

Your endocrinologist may request imaging exams to look at your endocrine system function.

  • Thyroid ultrasound imaging may be used to look at your thyroid’s structure.
  • A fine-needle aspiration can help rule out cancer in a thyroid nodule.
  • A thyroid scan shows the size, shape and function of the thyroid gland.
  • A radioactive iodine uptake test and scan assess thyroid function by measuring how much iodine your thyroid gland uses and where it goes in the gland.
  • Several hormones can affect your bone density and put you at risk for osteoporosis. A bone density measurement, a simple X-ray, evaluates your bone health.
  • A pituitary gland MRI can reveal abnormalities of that structure.
  • A parathyroid scan checks the glands that lie behind or next to the thyroid.
  • Adrenal CT scan or MRI determines if there are tumors on the adrenal gland.
  • An orbit CT scan checks the area around the eyes for evidence of Graves’ disease, a thyroid disorder.

If a scan shows an abnormality, your doctor may recommend an ultrasound-guided biopsy to remove and evaluate a tissue sample.

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Doctors at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Timothy Offensend, M.D.

Timothy Offensend, M.D.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Sumbul Beg, M.D.

Sumbul Beg, M.D.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Leila Chaychi, M.D.

Leila Chaychi, M.D.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

William Zigrang, M.D.

William Zigrang, M.D.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Kacy A. Church, M.D.

Kacy A. Church, M.D.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Jennifer Chu, M.D.

Jennifer Chu, M.D.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Tyler Aguinaldo, M.D.

Tyler Aguinaldo, M.D.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

David Klonoff, M.D.

David Klonoff, M.D.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Yun-Ying Shi, M.D.

Yun-Ying Shi, M.D.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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Mills Health Center

Mills Health Center

100 South San Mateo Drive

San Mateo, CA 94401

(650) 696-5400

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

1501 Trousdale Drive

Burlingame, CA 94010

(650) 696-5400

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