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CHI Memorial Endocrinology Associates

Accepting New Patients

725 Glenwood Drive, Suite E-588, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: (423) 206-9025

Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Endocrinologists diagnose and treat a full spectrum of hormone-related conditions and diseases like Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, thyroid cancer, osteoporosis, calcium disorders, and a range of metabolic, pituitary and adrenal disorders. Because these diseases are often complex, patients benefit from the care of an expert. 

In addition to enhanced diabetes care and education, endocrinologists effectively manage adrenal disorders such as adrenal adenomas, Cushing Syndrome and Conn’s Syndrome. Other endocrine disorders would include hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, hypoglycemia and metabolic bone diseases such as osteopenia/osteoporosis and Paget disease.

Working closely with patients, the endocrine specialist at CHI Memorial Endocrinology Associates develops tailored treatment programs to help patients maintain their health and works closely with surgeons and other specialists ensure the highest quality endocrine care.   

Call (423) 206-9025 to schedule an appointment. 

Our physician & providers

Deborah LaGoo

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

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Jackie Rogers

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

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The endocrine system is a series of glands that produce and secrete hormones, used by the body to control growth, development, movement, reproduction, metabolism, respiration and sensory perception. The hormones are sent through the bloodstream to various parts of the body to tell them what they’re supposed to do. 

The common hormone-producing glands in the body include: 

  • Thyroid - produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism, including muscle, digestive and heart function. 
  • Hypothalamus - maintains your body’s homeostasis, or internal balance 
  • Adrenal - produces hormones that regulate your blood pressure, metabolism, immune system and response to stress. 
  • Pituitary - helps regulate the important functions like growth and reproduction.  
  • Parathyroid - plays a key role in regulating blood calcium levels
  • Testes - are responsible for making sperm and producing testosterone 

 

When these glands aren’t producing the right amount of hormone, certain diseases can develop, including: 

  • Diabetes refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body Is able to utilize glucose leading to an excess of sugar in the blood. This can eventually result in injury to multiple organs including your eyes, kidneys and nervous system.
  • Hyperthyroidism encompasses a group of disorders which results in excess of thyroid hormone in the body which can result in weight loss, rapid heart rate, anxiety and fatigue. 
  • Osteoporosis, a disease that leads to bone loss which subsequently increases your risk for fractures.
  • Hyperaldosteronism, a condition which can result in poorly controlled hypertension and low potassium levels.
  • Low testosterone, or Low-T, leads to reduced muscle mass, fatigue, low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, depression and other mood related symptoms. 

The highly trained specialists and knowledgeable staff at CHI Memorial Endocrinology Associates are invested in your care. While endocrine issues can affect many of the body’s essential functions – like growth and development, sexual function, metabolism and mood – many can be effectively treated by correcting the hormone imbalances and through collaboration with surgeons and other medical specialists. If you are living with uncontrolled symptoms of an endocrine disorder or believe you may have a hormone imbalance, talk with your doctor today and request a referral for an evaluation. 

Online check in

Did you know that our practice allows you to check in online ahead of time? You can confirm your appointment via text message or email, and check in online prior to your visit. You can also check in on your own device when you arrive. Ask us about using mobile registration to make your next visit simpler and faster!

We are partnering with Phreesia to help you save time registering for your appointment. Use mobile check-in to register from any smartphone, tablet or computer from the privacy of your own home. Checking in on your device saves you time and ensures your information is always up to date!

Patient portal

We care about our patients. Our goal is to provide you and your family with the best experience possible when interacting with our practice. We understand that it is not always possible to visit the clinic, leave message, wait on the phone, or update your personal health information. By offering online access to your health information we look forward to simplifying your healthcare experience.

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