How to Find a Doctor for Testosterone Treatment

Doctors prescribe testosterone treatments--where patients receive doses of the male hormone through injections, gels or patches--for a variety of conditions. Depending on the nature of the condition and the need for a specialist's care, finding a doctor for testosterone treatment is a fairly easy process. Endocrinologists--doctors who specialize in hormones--and urologists--doctors who specialize in problems of the male genital and urinary systems--are both good choices to discuss testosterone treatment. Resources are easily available in many local communities as well as through national organizations.

Instructions

Finding a Doctor

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  Talk to your family doctor. Most internists or family practitioners can prescribe testosterone treatments to manage uncomplicated problems without the need for a specialist. However, if your doctor decides you should see a specialist for your particular problem or to talk in greater detail about testosterone therapy, ask him for a list of optional doctors. When asking for a few recommendations, be sure to ask for doctors he would visit himself or refer friends or family members to see.

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  Search for an endocrinologist or a urologist through your health insurance provider. Health insurance companies maintain searchable databases of in-network providers that will accept your health insurance. You can access these databases on your health insurance provider's website or by calling the number on your health insurance card.

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  Find an endocrinologist or a urologist through resources developed by the professional organizations that represent these doctors and advance men's health. The Hormone Foundation, a division of the Endocrine Society, and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists both provide online tools to search for endocrinologists. The American Urology Association also provides online tools to find a nearby urologist. All three of these organizations allow you to search by city, state, ZIP code or by specialty, such as men's health (see links in References).