Question

Jim davis noticed his right eye was protruding and in pain. his internist called it ophthalmalgia due to exophthalmos and referred him to an endocrinologist. the endocrinologist ordered radiotherapy for jim's thyroid gland and requested follow-up hematologic studies in 6 weeks. an endocrinologist is _____.

Answer 1

Answer: board-certification physician with specialty training/education/ and board certification in "endocrinology" (the study of the "endocrine system" ; that is: the "HORMONE SYSTEM" and its regulatory mechanisms and dysfunctions and treatment regimes).