How this listing was verified
Every provider in this directory self-identifies as Black or is listed by a self-identifying professional organization, and licensure or credentials are checked before a listing goes live.
- Manual curation Self-identification Source recorded Jul 2026
- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1346294972 recorded Jul 2026
Locations
Show map Hide map
Specialties
About Sherita Golden
Sherita Golden, MD, MHS is a Black endocrinologist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Sherita offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
This profile is unclaimed. Sherita Golden can claim this listing to add a personal bio, photo, and additional details.
Get in touch
Contact Sherita
Ask about availability, services, and rates. No medical details needed.
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 Sherita Golden accepting new patients?
Sherita Golden is not currently accepting new patients.
Where is Sherita Golden's practice located?
Sherita Golden practices at 600 N WOLFE ST, Baltimore, MD 21287. Phone: 410-955-9270.
Does Sherita Golden offer telehealth?
Sherita Golden 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.
Articles about Endocrinology
Macular Degeneration and Central Vision Loss in Black Adults
Read the guide →Keloid Scars on Black Skin: Why They Form and How to Treat Them
Read the guide →Uveitis in Black Adults: Eye Inflammation and Vision Loss
Read the guide →Vitiligo on Black Skin: Treatment That Actually Works
Read the guide →