- OsteoporosisWe offer a bone density test onsite in our osteoporosis center, and Dr. Scumpia gives immediate interpretation, diagnosis and treatment.
- ArthritisThe presence of anti-thyroid antibodies may cause a high thyroid function, a low thyroid function, goiters, thyroid nodules and increase your chance of having other autoimmune problems (Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Type I Diabetes, low adrenal function, etc.).
- Medical Weight LossWith 20 years of experience, Dr. Scumpia provides diagnosis, treatment and management of all types of hormonal disorders integrated with weight loss to optimize your health.
- Primary CareCheck with your insurance company if you need a referral, then contact your primary care physician to obtain one. You’ll need to a referral at the time of your visit, or else your appointment will be rescheduled.
- High Cholesterol
- Constipation
- Electrocardiogram
- Diarrhea
- Female Infertility
- Pregnancy
- Internal MedicineAn endocrinologist is a medical doctor with extensive additional training: three years of residency, board certification in internal medicine, two to three years of fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism, followed by a second certification as an endocrinologist.
- Kidney StonesOsteoporosis prevention and treatment consists of exercise and enough calcium in your diet (1,200 mg daily). You may need calcium supplements, but excessive calcium may cause kidney stones and heart disease. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Since most adults have low vitamin D, as you age, consider taking vitamin D supplements.
- Prostate CancerNo, you should not be treated with testosterone if you have a history of breast or prostate cancer, or an undiagnosed prostate nodule and high PSA if you have polycythemia (high red cells in your blood stream), untreated sleep apnea, if you have severe problems passing the urine because of enlargement of the prostate or if you have poorly controlled congestive heart failure.
- Stress ManagementFirstLine Therapy is a specialized therapeutic lifestyle program unlike any other. It targets the underlying causes of chronic illness by incorporating a sensible eating plan, exercise, nutritional supplementation, and stress management.
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Diabetes CareAlexis Fuselier Holder, Master of Health Science (MHS) and Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C), is board certified and licensed as a physician assistant. She has 13 years of experience in internal medicine and endocrinology practice settings. Alexis now specializes in diabetes management, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, dyslipidemia, PCOS and hypogonadism. She is an experienced coordinator of advanced diabetes care. She has extensive diabetes technology training. Alexis is involved in multiple professional organizations and continuing medical education in the endocrine field.
- EndocrinologyDr. Scumpia has received specialized training in anti-aging and functional medicine. She combines endocrinology, anti-aging, bioidentical hormones and individualized assessment to give you the best possible care. Dr. Scumpia provides diagnosis and therapeutic modalities to anti-aging, keeping up with the latest cutting-edge research in functional medicine.
- HypothyroidismDec 1, 2021 | Thyroid Dr. Scumpia discusses hormones and how they affect your overall health with CBS Austin. We most recently discovered that Hypothyroidism Doesn’t Worsen COVID-19. Today, Dr. Scumpia discusses how the overuse of hormones can have detrimental effects on your overall...
- ThyroidIt is caused by a specific antibody against the thyroid gland. Graves’ Disease may be very dangerous and calls for immediate assessment and treatment by an endocrinologist specializing in thyroid disease.
- Thyroid CancerTreatment with radioactive iodine for thyroid cancer (we are the only physician office in Austin providing this service for the benefit of our patients)
- UltrasoundThyroid ultrasound images the thyroid gland without any radiation. There is no preparation needed for a thyroid ultrasound. Our clinic offers onsite thyroid ultrasounds and immediate interpretation by Dr. Scumpia.
- MRIThe most important imaging study is an MRI, which should be performed for any patient who is suspected to have a pituitary tumor.
- X-Rays
- Computed TomographyCT scans and MRIs are not used for detection of thyroid disease, with the rare exception of advanced cancer.
- Acne Treatment
- Cyst
- Back Pain