Dr. Jongoh Kim and Dr. Libu Varughese are pleased to offer a wide range of services as endocrinologists. The clinic is committed to top quality, personalized endocrine care in Houston, Texas and neighboring areas.

Common Endocrine Disorders

Below is a list of common endocrine disorders that are managed by endocrinologist.

Diabetes

  • Type I (any patient over 18 years old)
  • Type II (poorly controlled, frequent hypoglycemia)
  • Pre-diabetes
  • Gestational diabetes / pregnant patients with diabetes
  • Starting and managing insulin pump therapy (most pump brands supported)

Continous Glucose Monitoring (CGM technology)

Parathyroid disorders

  • High calcium levels evaluation/ hyperparathyroidism
  • Low calcium levels evaluation/ hypoparathryoidism management

Obesity

  • Abnormal weight gain evaluation
  • Difficulty with weight loss treatments (medical and surgical options)

Women’s Hormonal Health

  • Irregular menstrual periods/heavy periods
  • Infertility / PCOS / abnormal hair growth
  • Bone health/osteoporosis
  • Low energy/fatigue

Men’s Hormonal Health

  • Low testosterone (hypogonadism) evaluation
  • Testosterone therapy/management
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Bone health
  • Weight problems
  • Low energy/fatigue

 

Thyroid Problems

  • Hypothyroidism (low thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (high thyroid)
  • Thyroid nodules
  • Thyroid Cancer.

Abnormal Calcium Levels

  • High calcium levels evaluation/ hyperparathyroidism
  • Low calcium levels evaluation/ hypoparathyroidism management

Adrenal disorders

  • Adrenal insufficiency evaluation/ management
  • Adrenal nodules
  • Elevated cortisol (Cushing’s syndrome) evaluation
  • Severe high blood pressure/hyperaldosteronism

Pituitary disorders

  • Prolactinomas
  • Pituitary tumors
  • Diabetes insipidus/excess urination
  • Growth hormone deficiency or excess
  • Cushing’s Syndrome

High Blood Pressure

High cholesterol, triglycerides

Nutrition/Healthy Living