Shanna C. Greminger, ADM-BC, DNP, MS

Endocrinologist / Diabetes & Metabolism Doctor

Dr. Shanna C. Greminger is an Endocrinologist / Diabetes & Metabolism Doctor in Gaithersburg, MD with special training and skill in maintaining and treating the endocrine system (the network of glands and hormones that regulates human metabolism, growth, musculature, and sexual and reproductive function). As an Endocrinologist / Diabetes & Metabolism Doctor, Shanna C. Greminger, ADM-BC, DNP, MS, FNP performs diagnostic and treatment procedures to identify and treat hormonal metabolic dysfunctions. Endocrinology / Diabetes & Metabolism Medicine is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine and metabolic dysfunctions to achieve patients' healthy hormone balance. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Endocrinologist / Diabetes & Metabolism Doctors include hormone imbalance, hypo and hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, goiters, diabetes, pituitary gland tumors, osteoporosis, lipid disorders, hypogonadism, and Cushing's syndrome. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Endocrinologist / Diabetes & Metabolism Doctors include blood, saliva, and urine hormone level testing, insulin management, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, CT scans, thyroid biopsies, and endocrine tumor radiation or surgery.

An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

Endocrinologist Diabetes Metabolism Doctors in Gaithersburg, MD

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Nurse Practitioner

A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioners in Gaithersburg, MD

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Primary Care Doctor

Primary Care Doctors in Gaithersburg, MD

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Shanna C. Greminger is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Gaithersburg, MD with special training and skill in family-centric general health care. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Shanna C. Greminger, ADM-BC, DNP, MS, FNP performs preventative, diagnostic and treatment procedures for a variety of acute and chronic diseases, conditions, and injuries. Family Nurse Practice is an advanced practice registered nurse who works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family-oriented care. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Family Nurse Practitioners include cold and flu, infections, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, hepatitis, diabetes, lacerations or minor trauma, and sexually transmitted diseases. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Nurse Practitioners include medical history analysis, physical exams, diagnostic testing, nutrition and treatment plan development, hormone balancing, immunization delivery, wound suturing and removal, and patient education.

Family Nurse Practitioners in Gaithersburg, MD

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• Aetna [Aetna Health Inc. (a PA corp.)]

• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield [CareFirst of Maryland, Inc.]

• Cigna Healthcare [Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company]

• Medicare

• UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company