Episcopal Health Services’ Endocrinology Clinic provides comprehensive, exceptional diabetes care grounded in extensive experience and proven treatment approaches. Treatment is customized and delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experts all focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for each patient.
A Commitment to Providing Quality Diabetes Care
Led by Sheldon Markowitz, MD, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, the EHS Endocrinology Clinic’s multidisciplinary team, comprised of endocrinologists, nephrologists, nurse practitioners and support staff, delivers customized care plans to help patients effectively manage their diabetes symptoms.
Each treatment plan is developed through extensive patient consultations and diagnostic blood tests to assess disease severity and symptom presentation. Based on their findings, the multidisciplinary team will recommend appropriate nutrition and exercise strategies, medications and evidence-based techniques to bring symptoms and related complications under control.
Through evaluation and implementation of advances in diabetes research, diagnosis and treatment, the team offers patients more options for effective symptom management. These include the latest medications, continuous glucose monitors and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for non-healing wounds such as food ulcers to ensure that each patient achieves the best possible outcomes.
Types of Diabetes Treated at EHS
The EHS Endocrinology Clinic provides diagnosis and customized treatment plans for all types of diabetes through a team-based approach and access to advanced technologies and therapies:
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Gestational diabetes
Self-Management Education Workshop
Lifestyle modifications are a critical consideration in managing diabetes symptoms. The Endocrinology Clinic at EHS offers a Self-Management Education Workshop series that delivers individualized counselling to support meaningful changes in nutrition, exercise and other daily habits. Combining interactive sessions led by certified experts with personalized action plans, this Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists-certified workshop provides knowledge, tools and support that enhance patient understanding of diabetes for enhanced symptom management.
For more information on this workshop, please call 718-869-7100.
Convenient Pharmaceutical Services and Advice
The EHS Endocrinology Clinic provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services for effective management of diabetes symptoms. The Clinic’s care providers and managed care coordinators assist patients with prescriptions, refills, renewals and prior authorizations in a timely manner. Affordable medications are also available for uninsured and underinsured patients from EHS through the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Patients also have access to the Clinic’s ambulatory clinical pharmacist, a certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Through individualized sessions, the pharmacist provides guidance on managing symptoms, achieving blood glucose targets and lifestyle modifications that contribute to improved health. Training is also available for continuous glucose monitoring systems and automatic insulin delivery systems, with personalized recommendations for preventing hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia.
Appointments
Appointments for the EHS Endocrinology Clinic arranged through referral by a primary care physician.
Please call 718-EHS-DOCS (718-347-3627 for more information on referrals or the Endocrinology Clinic.
Comprehensive, Compassionate Diabetes Care at EHS
For more information on Endocrinology diagnosis and treatment options at Episcopal Health Services, call 718-869-7672.
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