Endocrine - diabetes care in Oklahoma
Our endocrinologists at Ascension Medical Group St. John Endocrinology in Tulsa and specialists at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, deliver personalized care for diabetes, thyroid conditions and many other endocrine disorders. These conditions can affect your heart, kidneys, eyes, metabolism, mood, sleep, blood pressure and more. If you are concerned about your symptoms, talk to our specialists in endocrine diseases and diabetes care.
Multispecialty care team for endocrine disorders
When you choose Ascension Medical Group St. John Endocrinology, you are connected to a care team that specializes in endocrine disorders: board-certified endocrinologists, diabetes-certified nurse practitioners, nurses and dietitians who are certified diabetes care and education specialists, and other specialists for more advanced care, such as cardiology, wound care, and vascular care. We work together as a care team to deliver comprehensive care for your overall health and well-being. Our specialists provide comprehensive care for many adult endocrine disorders, including:
- Adrenal insufficiency and Addison's disease
- Cushing's syndrome
- Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2 and other forms of diabetes)
- Gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)
- Graves' disease
- Growth hormone deficiency in pituitary gland
- Hashimoto's disease
- Osteoporosis
- Pituitary and adrenal disease
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Thyroid disease, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
Diagnosing and treating adult endocrine disorders
Your first appointment starts with a conversation with an experienced endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in endocrine disorders, including diabetes care. We listen to understand you and your concerns about your health. Endocrine disorders can affect your metabolism and cause hormone imbalances. Your doctor may recommend tests to help diagnose your condition, such as lab tests and images of your thyroid and adrenal glands. Your doctor takes the time to explain your diagnosis and answer your questions. Then, we work with you to create a personalized care plan.
Treatment options for thyroid tumors and other endocrine disorders other than diabetes may include:
- Medications that add, block or remove hormones
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Hormone suppression medications
- Radiation therapy (brachytherapy with radioactive seed implants)
- Surgical removal of a tumor affecting hormone production
Endocrine disorders can affect other parts of your body. If needed, your doctor and care team can connect you with an experienced specialist in heart care, women’s health, bone health, eye health and more.
Comprehensive approach to managing diabetes
Diabetes can be hereditary or caused by diet, lifestyle choices and other health conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity. If left untreated over time, diabetes can affect your heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves. Talk to your doctor about new symptoms and if you’ve been diagnosed with other health conditions. We will also help connect you with nutrition counseling and diabetes educators to help manage and support your condition.
At Ascension Medical Group St. John Endocrinology, your doctor and care team provide specialty care for all types of diabetes, including gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy). Our endocrinology care team uses new diabetes technology to support you in meeting your health goals. We provide:
- Assessment of your diabetes regimen
- Managing medications for optimal diabetes outcomes
- Routine monitoring for diabetes-related conditions, such as neuropathy, visions problems, and heart and vascular disease
Along the way, your care may require lab tests, pharmacy support or other diagnostic tests. Your care team can connect you with heart care, wound care and support services.
Diabetes education classes and support groups
Certified diabetes educators at the Ascension St. John Diabetes Education Program in Bartlesville and Tulsa, Oklahoma, are here to help you understand how to manage diabetes on a daily basis. Our Diabetes Program is accredited by the American Diabetes Association and recognized as meeting the national standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education. Our program is a person-centered approach to diabetes and prediabetes care and includes education and training including healthy coping and reducing stress, healthy eating, being active, taking medications, monitoring, reducing risks, and problem solving. We partner with you to support informed decision making day to day. Talk to our endocrinology care team about getting scheduled today, call 918-403-4120.
If you are admitted to the hospital for an illness or surgery, our diabetes team helps coordinate your care while you are in the hospital and delivers personalized care to help support your recovery.
Outpatient diabetes education services
Outpatient education services at Ascension St. John Diabetes Education Program include:
- CDC National Diabetes Prevention program
- Type 2 beginner program
- Advanced insulin management class
- Gestational diabetes program
- Insulin instruction
- Insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor training
- Professional 14 day continuous glucose study
- Refresher individual annual visits available
Call:
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Healthy Lifestyles, Bartlesville, 918-331-1143
Ascension St. John Healthy Lifestyles, Tulsa, 918-744-2224
All services at the Ascension St. John Diabetes Education Program require a doctor’s order. Insurance policies vary on reimbursement for education services and we encourage you to check coverage prior to your appointment. Financial assistance is available for qualified candidates. For more information, please call one of our offices above.
Get a second opinion on your diabetes or endocrine condition
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension St. John. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our doctors about a personalized care plan.
When you are facing a new diagnosis or are deciding on a therapeutic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. Our doctors can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national team of specialists.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.