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About Janelle Townes
Janelle Townes, MD is a Black endocrinologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Janelle offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Endocrinology
Black endocrinologists: diabetes, thyroid, PCOS, and obesity care. Black adults have 60 percent higher diabetes rates, and specialist care matters.
Type 2 diabetes is 60 percent more common in Black adults than white adults (CDC, 2023), and Black Americans are three times more likely to develop end-stage kidney disease from diabetes. Endocrinologists specialize in the hormone systems behind diabetes, thyroid disease, PCOS, adrenal disorders, and obesity medicine. A Diabetes Care 2021 cohort showed that Black patients referred to endocrinology within one year of diabetes diagnosis had A1C levels 0.8 percent lower at five years, a meaningful effect.
Conditions endocrinologists treat
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes history
- Thyroid disease, including Graves' and Hashimoto's
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Obesity medicine, including GLP-1 prescribing
- Osteoporosis, adrenal insufficiency, pituitary disorders
When to book
- A1C above 8 despite two oral medications
- Unexplained weight changes, heat or cold intolerance
- Irregular periods with acne or unwanted hair growth
- Recurrent kidney stones, early-onset osteoporosis
Advocacy prompts
- Am I a candidate for a CGM or GLP-1 medication?
- Can we recheck thyroid antibodies, not just TSH?
- What's my kidney and eye-exam schedule?
Frequently asked questions
Is Janelle Townes accepting new patients?
Janelle Townes is not currently accepting new patients.
Where is Janelle Townes's practice located?
Janelle Townes practices at 50 MEDICAL PARK DR E STE 158, Birmingham, AL 35235. Phone: 205-838-3156.
Does Janelle Townes offer telehealth?
Janelle Townes sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Endocrinology treat?
Black endocrinologists: diabetes, thyroid, PCOS, and obesity care. Black adults have 60 percent higher diabetes rates, and specialist care matters.
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