North Oaks Physician Group Opens Endocrinology Clinic in Hammond, Dr. A. Mannan Khan to Staff

North Oaks Physician Group has opened an Endocrinology Clinic in Hammond.

Endocrinologist A. Mannan Khan, MD, who is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, staffs the clinic. He is accepting new patients, age 18 and older. To schedule an appointment, call (985) 230-APPT [2778].

A graduate of Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans, Khan carried out a residency in internal medicine and fellowship training in endocrinology through Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.

Khan specializes in diagnosing and treating medical conditions affecting the endocrine system, which is a collection of glands that chemically control organ function through the secretion of hormones via the circulatory system. Commonly treated conditions include: thyroid disorders and cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, pituitary disorders, hyperparathyroidism, obesity and adrenal disorders.

North Oaks Endocrinology is located within the North Oaks Clinic Building, Suite 300A, 15813 Paul Vega, MD, Drive. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.