Endocrinology

The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep and mood, among other things. Common health conditions related to the endocrine system include diabetes and thyroid disorders.


Our Services


We diagnose, treat, and provide ongoing care for a full range of areas including:

  • Diabetes
  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring
  • Insulin Pump Therapy
  • Thyroid disease
  • Over and under production of hormones
  • Osteoporosis
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Thyroid nodules
  • PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
  • Transgender care
  • Adrenal insufficiency
  • Pituitary tumors
  • Neuroendocrine tumors

 

Dr. Madeline Jones-Ryan

My focus is caring for the whole person – mind and body – versus just the disease. Using my background and training, I work my patients to develop successful strategies that take into account various aspects of their life.

My specialty is treating endocrine issues. This includes conditions such as:

          • Diabetes
          • Thyroid – cancer, nodules, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
          • Transgender care
          • Adrenal gland disorders
          • Pituitary disorders
          • Osteoporosis, parathyroid

As a person with type 1 diabetes, I have a special interest helping patients live with diabetes. I am a big proponent of diabetes technology and how new advances in this area can improve the health and lifestyle for my patients. This includes pumps, continuous glucose monitors and other technology.

 

Dr. Aaron Ward


 

Since returning to Nebraska his career has taken him from general internist to hospitalist and now diabetes consultant. He has a special interest in diabetes prevention, cardiometabolic risk reduction through lifestyle changes, and complex lipid management. He loves working with emerging diabetes technologies such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring. Dr. Ward is a member of the American Diabetes Association and National Lipid Association as well as many technology interest groups.