Kent County Endocrinologist

An endocrinologist is a physician who specializes in the endocrine (hormone) system of the body.  In order to prepare for this specialty, the endocrinologist must first earn an M.D. or a D.O. degree to practice medicine, then they specialize in internal medicine and sub-specialize in the endocrine system. A pediatric endocrinologist specializes in pediatrics (children) first and the sub-specializes in the endocrine system. The endocrine system regulates the hormones and chemicals produced by the body to keep it in balance. The endocrinologist specializes in the diseases that relate to abnormal functioning of the endocrine system. One of the most common of these diseases is diabetes. If you are having problems with your diabetes and you need special assistance, below is a list of endocrinologists in Kent County broken down by health system:

Independent Endocrinologist

• Blanca Ocampo-Lim, MD
  (302) 653-1669
  38 Deak Drive
  Smyrna, DE 19977