Teaming Up for a Lifelong Management of Good Health

Endocrinology is a sub-specialty of Internal Medicine. Patients with problems involving hormone-secreting glands often present with a wide variety of signs, symptoms, diseases and syndromes, many of which are closely interrelated. Diabetes is one such condition. Our endocrinologist often works closely with the patient’s primary care physician and St. Luke’s Diabetes Care Program to manage the patient’s diabetes and maintain the patient’s health and nutrition.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association has recognized the physicians of Hibbing Family Medical Clinic for meeting criteria for 10 evidence-based measures in the Physician Diabetes Program. These physicians demonstrate they are part of an elite group that is publicly recognized for skill in providing the highest-level of care to their patients with diabetes. Dr. Sjoberg is listed on the NCQA web page as achieving this recognition. www.ncqa.org/tabid/74/Default.aspx

Philosophy of Care

St. Luke's Endocrinology Associates brings a team approach to quality care and managing disease. The team of physicians, patient, family, friends, educators and the latest technology work together to achieve a happy and healthy life for those with long-term endocrine disorders.

St. Luke’s Endocrinology Associates provide expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the endocrine, or hormone-secreting glands. These glands include the following:

• Thyroid
• Pancreas
• Pituitary
• Ovaries
• Testes
• Parathyroid
• Hypothalamus
• Adrenals

Some endocrine conditions can affect the strength of bones, a condition known as osteoporosis. Dr. Sjoberg is certified in interpreting DEXA bone mineral density studies and treating such conditions.

Patient Resources

• Diabetes Care Program
  
• www.diabetes.org

Outreach

Outreach services are provided at St. Luke's Clinics throughout the region.
Hibbing, MN - Hibbing Family Medical Clinic
Virginia, MN - Laurentian Medical Clinic
Ashland, WI - Chequamegon Clinic

Additional Clinic Information

• Referrals
• Billing & Insurance
• Refilling Prescription Medication
• Office Hours
• After-Hours/Emergency Care