HOSPITAL
312 CUSTER
NESS CITY, KS 67560
785-798-2291
MEDICAL CLINIC
316 CUSTER
NESS CITY, KS 67560
785-798-2233
Ness County Hospital Outpatient Specialty Clinic
Tele-Endocrinology Services
Eagle Telemedicine
There is a dire shortage of Endocrinologists available in the U.S. Over 38 million Americans suffer from diabetes, in addition to the estimated 8 million who remain undiagnosed, yet there are only around 8,000 total Endocrinologists available nationwide. There is a huge disparity between the amount of patients needing care and the number of qualified physicians who can provide that care. This disparity is further exacerbated for patients living in rural areas.
Although 85% of those living with diabetes rely solely on their primary care providers for treatment, some patients may have more complex cases and need to be examined by a specialist. Endocrine-related disorders are often highly medicated – careful administration and monitoring is critical.
Our team of board-certified Tele-Endocrinologist is ready to support your hospital through outpatient clinic coverage so your patients can have access to the care they need.
Conditions our Tele-Endocrinologist can treat:
- Diabetes
- Thyroid Disorders
- Disorders of the hormone producing glands and pituitary gland
- some cancers
- other diseases impacting the endocrine system
Types of care our Tele-Endocrinologist can provide:
- Perform a full physical exam with the on-site nurse
- Identify specialty-related diseases
- Manage chronic diseases
- Direct necessary follow-up care
- Discuss diagnosis and treatment directly with patient
Sheba Asghar, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Internal Medicine, and Obesity Medicine
Dr. Asghar was born in the Netherlands but is based in Maryland. She attended medical school at Aga Khan University Medical College and graduated in 2000. She completed her residency at UPMC Medical Education in Pennsylvania in 2007. She is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Internal Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. She completed her fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital for Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism in 2014. She works in Gaithersburg, Maryland as a Physician at Endocrinology and Wellness Center. Dr. Asghar is a true polyglot and speaks five different languages including English, Hindi, Dutch, Flemish, and Urdu