Joslin Diabetes Center at Maryland General Hospital - Diabetes Healthcare and Treatment Centers in MD

Joslin Diabetes Center at Maryland General Hospital

We care with compassion and comprehensive care.
And that's smart medicine.

At the Joslin Diabetes Center at Maryland General Hospital, programs are designed to help persons with diabetes take charge of their own health and well-being. Clinical services, education and research are focused on giving you and your family the tools you need to live a full and healthy life.

The prestigious Joslin Diabetes Center at Maryland General Hospital uses a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers to help diabetics. Our highly-trained team includes endocrinologists, nurse educators, nutritionists and support staff.

We are committed to improving your quality of life.

# Through their combined expertise, our team's goal is to help manage your diabetes so that you can regain a better quality of life. The Joslin Diabetes Center helps diabetics: Take control of their health and disease
# Manage their blood sugar
# Develop a healthier lifestyle
# Prevent and minimize medical complications
# Avoid necessary hospitalizations.

# Specialized Services of the Joslin Diabetes Center Diabetes medical management Complications screening
# Prevention and treatment of diabetes complications
# Medication management and insulin injection techniques
# Home blood glucose monitoring
# Nutrition and meal planning
# Community outreach activities
Referrals for Joslin Diabetes Center

You will need to ask your doctor for a referral to be seen in the Joslin Diabetes Center. Once your referral is approved, take the next step and call us for an appointment. We will be happy to assist your physician by providing you with comprehensive care for your diabetes.

Insurance

The majority of treatments offered by the Endocrinology Division are covered with a referral and authorization from most medical insurance carriers, Medicaid and Medicare.

Physicians

Arsalan Sheikh, DO, FACE
Head, Division of Endocrinology Medical Director, Joslin Diabetes Center, Maryland General Hospital

Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine,
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Fellowship: Beth Israel Medical Center,
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Board Certification: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Make an Appointment

For an appointment with the Division of Endocrinology
Call (410) 225-8083

For an appointment with the Joslin Diabetes Center
Call 443-552-2960

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