Diabetes and Endocrinology
Diabetes, endocrine disorders and other metabolic disorders affect your hormones and overall health. Vanderbilt Diabetes and Endocrinology can help you reach your best health through a comprehensive approach to your care. Our program operates within the Eskind Diabetes Clinic, a nationally recognized facility for adult, pediatric and gestational diabetes treatment.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all diabetes and endocrine conditions, including:
- Adult diabetes
- Growth hormone disease
- Neuroendocrine cancer
Meet Your Care Team
Shichun BaoMD
- Diabetes, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Endocrine Diseases in Pregnancy, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Parathyroid, Thyroid Disease and Thyroid Cancer
Barbara G. Carranza LeonMD
- Cardiovascular Medicine, Diabetes, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, General Surgery, Lipid Disorders
Why Choose Diabetes and Endocrinology Care at Vanderbilt
- Recognized care
Vanderbilt is consistently ranked among the nation’s best by leading authorities on health care quality. People from throughout the Southeast and across the country rely on us for the best and most innovative care possible.
- Team approach
We work together to ensure that you receive the comprehensive care you need. Our team members collaborate with each other, as well as with experts in other medical disciplines, to provide you with individual care that addresses your unique needs.
- Patient-centered services
We offer an education program to teach you how to manage your diabetes and stay healthy. The American Diabetes Association recognizes this program for meeting national standards for self-management, education and support.
- Innovation
Our researchers are dedicated to developing new and more effective approaches to care. We not only apply the latest research, but also pioneer some of the latest innovations. You may have access to treatments before they are widely available.
- Infusion services close to home
Vanderbilt Health has multiple infusion centers, which means you can find a location close to you. Some centers offer evening hours, making it easy to fit your treatment around your schedule.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Lifestyle changes
- Non-insulin injectables
- Oral medications
- Surgery