WHO CAN SCREEN FOR AND TREAT CUSHING’S?
Screening for high cortisol can be done by most physicians, but as of early 2025 the transition to normalizing screening is still a work in progress. At least it has begun! Historically there has been a belief by too many that high cortisol = Cushing’s Disease = out of my scope of work = only a highly specialized endocrinologist can treat.
These days 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 the top endocrinologists and surgeons who have spent their careers focused on the science of Cushing’s and have a history of successful diagnosis, treatment, and management. We share their information not as a specific endorsement, but because their 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. 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 doctors to other patients, and those names belong on our list too.
WHO IS NOT ON THIS LIST?
We choose at this time to not install a feature to “search all” endocrinologists or surgeons in a general area because we know there is a better chance of of an accurate outcome with someone who can be verified to have worked with Cushing’s. Rarely 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 might influence the decision to share them here.
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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