A South Carolina native originally from Manning, Renee Ward, RN, MSN, FNP-BC moved to Sumter in 1990 after marrying her husband. She has two daughters, ages 26 and 24. She began her nursing career in...
Sumter (SC) - - Phone: (803) 469-7950
An endocrinologist in Sumter is a specially trained doctor diagnosing diseases that affect glands. Endocrinologists know how to treat conditions that are often complex and involve many systems within the body. They are trained to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and problems by helping to restore the normal balance of hormones in the system. They take care of many conditions including: diabetes, thyroid diseases, metabolic disorders, over or under production of hormones, menopause, osteoporosis, hypertension, lipid disorders, infertility, lack of growth, and cancers of the endocrine glands. They also conduct basic research to learn the way glands work, and clinical research to learn the best methods to treat patients with a hormone imbalance. Through research, they develop new drugs and treatments for hormone problems.