Adult Endocrinology
Specialty care for adult patients with hormone and metabolic health concerns.
River City Medical Group provides adult endocrinology in Chattanooga in the same community-focused practice as its family medicine services.
New Patient Information
Understanding endocrinology
Hormones help regulate many functions throughout the body, which is why endocrine concerns can sometimes overlap with other areas of health.
An endocrinologist is a physician who specializes in conditions involving hormones and metabolism. Specialty care may include evaluation, ongoing follow-up, and coordination with a patient's other medical care when appropriate.
You do not need to know the terminology before you call.
You do not need to understand every lab result or medical term before contacting the clinic. If another clinician has recommended endocrinology, or you are already receiving endocrine care and need follow-up, River City Medical Group can tell you what information is needed to get started.
If your concern is more general and you are not sure which type of care you need, Family Practice may be the better place to begin.
When to contact Endocrinology
The clinic can confirm whether River City Medical Group's adult endocrinology service is appropriate for your situation. These are common reasons to reach out.
You have a referral
Another clinician has recommended evaluation or follow-up with an endocrinologist.
You already receive endocrine care
You need ongoing specialist follow-up and want to ask whether River City Medical Group can continue that care.
You were told specialty evaluation may be needed
A clinician or recent evaluation suggested that an endocrine specialist may be the appropriate next step.
You are not sure where to start
Contact River City Medical Group and ask. The clinic can help clarify whether Endocrinology or Family Practice is the more appropriate starting point.
Preparing for an endocrinology visit
The clinic will tell you exactly what is needed for your appointment. Having current information available can help your care team understand the full picture.
Do not delay contacting the clinic because you do not have every item below. River City Medical Group can tell you what is actually needed for your visit.
A current medication list
Recent laboratory results, if available
Referral information or prior records if requested
Insurance information, if applicable
Questions you want to discuss with the clinician
Have a question before getting started?
Contact River City Medical Group to ask about adult endocrinology, new-patient requirements, or whether the clinic is the right place for your care. Insured, underinsured, and uninsured patients are welcome.
