WHO CAN SCREEN AND TREAT FOR CUSHING’S?
Screening for high cortisol can be done by most physicians, but as of the start of 2025 the transition to normalizing and enacting this truth is still a work in progress. Historically there has been a belief by too many that high cortisol = Cushing’s Disease = out of my pay grade = only a highly specialized endocrinologist can treat. In 2025 we know there are many ways our cortisol can become dysfunctional, and the good news is that not all forms require a top specialist. Demystifying the purpose of screening and a patient’s options when they receive those screening results will lead to faster diagnosis for all forms of hypercortisolemia.
WHO IS ON THIS DOCTOR LIST?
Until ongoing advocacy, education, and experience bring about the screening we need, it is wise to keep track of those top endocrinologists and surgeons who have spent their careers focused on the science of Cushing’s and have a history of successful diagnosis and management. We share their information not as a specific endorsement, but because they are professionals whose specialization allows them to offer experienced care, especially for complex cases.
It doesn’t always require a specialist to understand and carry out the diagnostic process, and there have been countless success stories with “local endos” who were familiar, or willing to do a little research to get it right. When a new member joins CSRF they are asked if they recommend their doctor to other patients, and those names belong on our list too.
WHO IS NOT ON THIS LIST?
We choose at this time to not add a feature to search “all” endocrinologists or surgeons in a general area because a number of factors can contribute to an unsuccessful appointment after many months of wait, and we prefer to instead share a list that has been vetted through us and our members. From time to time we will remove, or decline to add, an individual who has proven to be unethical, biased, or otherwise harmful.
WHAT IF YOU DISAGREE WITH SOMEONE ON THE LIST, OR YOU KNOW THEY RETIRED OR HAD ANOTHER CHANGE TO THEIR PROFESSIONAL STATUS?
We welcome your feedback if you have an experience with one of the doctors on this list that you feel we need to know about or if you feel that we need to update our records.
Also, doctors retire, change practices, or move to research from time to time; we aim to have a fully up-to-date list but acknowledge that we may miss a change between annual reviews and updates. If you know, let us know!
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