Endocrinology
Hanover Medical Specialists Endocrinology division, located at 1500 Physicians Drive in Wilmington, NC, specializes in diabetes and diseases of the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands..
Endocrinology Directory
Paul C. Whitesides, Jr., M.D.
Michael S. McGarrity, M.D.
John C. Parker, M.D.
Christine J. Furmick, PA‑C
Virginia Czimber, FNP‑C
Christy S. Pierce, MSN, ACNP
Endocrinology Photos
Endocrinology Related Articles
- Osteoporosis — An Important Consideration for Women Discontinuing Hormone Replacement Therapy – Michael S. McGarrity, M.D.
- Diabetes and Exercise – Sally Freas, RN, CDE
- Volunteering for a Clinical Research Study at Hanover Medical Specialists – Karen Kass, R.N., Clinical Research Coordinator
- Recognition of the Often Overlooked Malady of Osteoporosis – John C. Parker, M.D., C.C.D.
- Weight Loss: One Step at a Time – Diana Davis, RD, LDN
Tests and Procedures
- Bone Density Testing
- Thyroid Panel
- Thyroid Ultrasound
- Thyroid Needle Biopsy
- Adrenal Evaluations
- Pituitary Evaluations
- Gonadal Evaluations
- CT Scan
Patient Services
- Diabetes Education Program
- Insulin pump education
- Dietary counseling for diabetics
- Certified diabetes teaching nurses
- HMR Weight Management Program
Sally Freas, RN, CDE
Diana Davis, RD, LDN
CPR
Staff certified in CPR is on site at all times.
Appointments / Referrals
(910) 763-6332
Endocrinology accepts doctor-referred patients only.
NOTE: Medical emergencies do occur in Endocrinology. Should your physician reschedule your appointment on short notice due to an emergency, your needs will be accomodated in a timely manner. Your cooperation is appreciated and Hanover Medical Specialists, P.A. assures you that the same emergency attention will be extended to you should the need arise.
HMR Weight Management Program
Annette Merchant - (910) 362-4535amerchant@hmsdocs.com
HMR Program for Weight Management at Hanover Endocrinology is a nationally recognized, medically supervised weight loss and weight management program. HMR (Health Management Resources) has programs in over 400 major medical centers and more than 25 years experience in health and weight management nationwide. We opened our Wilmington program, the only HMR program within a 100 mile radius, in 2009 and have seen fantastic results. We offer both in-clinic and at-home diet programs designed to suit your health and weight loss goals.
My HMR Success Story ~ Joe Lee Johnson
Location
Endocrinology: Building E (see location map)
Endocrinology: Building E
Endocrinology Patient Education
The Internet has a wealth of information and mis-information. HMS offers the following links for general reference. Some links may direct you to other sites specifically not listed on this page and not reviewed by HMS physicians. Always consult your physician before starting with any new treatment.
National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases – (at NIH) endocrine diseases, obesity, digestive diseases, hemorrhoids, hemochromatosis, blood diseases, others
National Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases Institute – (at NIH) osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, others
Children with Diabetes – on-line community for kids, families, and adults with diabetes
My Diabetes – helping to achieve better control of your diabetes
American Diabetes Association – diabetes, diabetes complications, others
American Thyroid Association – thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hypo/hyperthyroidism, others
National Adrenal Disease Foundation – Addison’s disease, Cushing’s Syndrome, others
National Kidney Foundation – kidney diseases, prostate cancer, diabetes, others
The Endocrine Society – diabetes, thyroid diseases, adrenal diseases, pituitary diseases, osteoporosis, lipid disorder, hormone replacement, others
For general medical information links go to Patient Education.
Support Groups
National associations and support groups linked on Patient Education page.
This information is as current as we know – please check with Vitaline at (910) 815-5188 before you go the first time. This is also listed in the Neighbors section of Wilmington Star-News on Wednesdays.
Insulin Pump Support Group
for patients with insulin pumps
When: 7 PM, 3rd Thursday of each month
Where: Coastal Diabetes Center, Cantebury Center – across from New Hanover Regional Hospital
Diabetes Support Group – Elizabethtown, NC
for diabetes patients, their families, their friends
When: 6:30 pm, every first Monday
Where: Bladen HealthWatch, Elizabethtown, NC