Services
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