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Welcome to Robert Lang, M.D., P.C., where you will find health care professionals and staff dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care. We integrate lifestyle changes and a holistic approach with the latest in medical advances. We offer comprehensive treatments to improve the lives of our patients. Unlike traditional endocrinology offices, we incorporate the use of nutrition, vitamins and supplements into our course of treatment for patients who would likely benefit from these methods. Robert Lang, M.D. was guided into conventional medicine and later had an epiphany that there was much more to healing that he needed to learn. Dr. Lang offers his patients the benefits of conventional, integrative and holistic medicine. He offers his patients a foundation for understanding the mental, emotional and spiritual basis for disorders of the endocrine system. This includes diagnostic testing and treatment with bio-identical hormones, other natural remedies as well as traditional drug therapy. Dr. Lang's staff is trained in this unique philosophy. About Our Practice: Our multi-specialty practice consists of endocrinology, rheumatology and naturopathic medicine. Our staff of
three physicians are all board certified specialists. In addition, we have three nurse practitioners on staff. Click
here to Meet Our Staff. What is Endocrinology? Endocrinology refers to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related
to hormones and hormonre producing glands. These include: diabetes, thyroid disease, menopause, osteoporosis,
obesity, pituitary and adrenal disorders. What
do Endocrinologists do? Endocrinologists diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and problems by helping to restore the normal balance of hormones in your system. They take care of many conditions including: diabetes, disorders of the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal and gonads, metabolic disorders, menopause, osteoporosis, and other disorders of the endocrine system. What is Rheumatology? Rheumatology refers
to the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, autoimmune diseases and disorders of muscles and joints. These include:
rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, gout, lupus, back pain and tendonistis. What do Rheumatologists do? Rheumatologists diagnose and treat arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain disorders and osteoporosis. There are more than 100 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and tendonitis to name but a few. What is Naturopathic Medicine? Naturopathic medicine refers to the diagnosis and treatment of disease with a natural approach to health and healing by treating the whole person. Naturopathic physicians use nutrition, botanical medicine (plant medicine), homepathic medicine and other natural therapies to help patients heal and increanse overall health and well being. What does a Naturopathic Physician treat? A naturopathic physician (ND) is a primary care physician who focuses
on holistic and nontoxic approaches of medicine, with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness. In
addition to a standard four year medical doctorate curriculum, a ND has four years of intensive training in clinical nutrition,
homeopathic medicine, botanical medicine, psychology and counseling (to encourage people to make healthy lifestyle changes).
Some naturopathic physicians also use acupuncture as an additional modality of treatment. A naturopathic physician must pass
rigorous professional board exams in order to obtain licensure from the state as a primary care general practice physician.
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NUTRITIONAL VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS: Please visit our Order Supplements page to see our vast selection of top quality supplements and place your order. Our offices are conveniently located off Interstate 95 exit 61 at 11 Woodland Road in Madison, and off Interstate 91 at exit 10 and the Wilbur Cross Parkway exit 61 South at 60 Washington Avenue in Hamden. Click here for map and directions. |