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Wolali Odonkor, MD is a Black endocrinology practicing in WASHINGTON, DC. Wolali offers in-person visits and is 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 Wolali Odonkor accepting new patients? ▾
Yes, Wolali Odonkor is accepting new patients.
Where is Wolali Odonkor's practice located? ▾
Wolali Odonkor practices at 2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20060. Phone: 202-865-3290.
Does Wolali Odonkor offer telehealth? ▾
Wolali Odonkor 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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