Integral to the proper functioning of the human body, the endocrine system is comprised of glands that produce hormones. These hormones are then carried throughout the body by the cardiovascular system, where they send signals to other parts of the body and individual cells, signaling them to grow, change, or alter their functions. The organs that comprise this system include the hypothalamus, thyroid, kidneys, gonads, and adrenal glands, among others. Endocrinology, under the umbrella of internal medicine, addresses issues within this complex biological network.
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Practicing since 1994, Dr. Robert Aden serves as an endocrinologist practicing in Florida. He earned his medical degree at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine and trained in New York. Dr. Aden has held membership with the American Board of Internal Medicine and specializes in bone densitometry, and thyroid ultrasound and ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration.
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