Sussex 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 Sussex County broken down by health system:

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital

• Karen Coleman, MD, FACE

  Nanticoke Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology
  801 Middleford Road
  Seaford, DE 19973
  AND
  503 West Market Street                                      
  (302) 856-7099
  Georgetown, DE 19947

• Franciso Padilla, MD                                                  (302) 629-0452
  Nanticoke Center for Diabetes & Endocrinolgy
  801 Middleford Road
  Seaford, DE 19973