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Dr. Elizabeth Wirthwein, MD
Pediatric Endocrinology* Age 55
Dr. Elizabeth Wirthwein, MD

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Dr. Elizabeth Wirthwein, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology* Age 55
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Elizabeth Wirthwein, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. Wirthwein graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Elizabeth Wirthwein, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Knoxville, TN and has 29 years experience. Dr. Wirthwein currently practices at Etch Pediatric Endocrinology and is affiliated with Blount Memorial Hospital, East Tennessee Children's Hospital, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens and University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Wirthwein has experience treating conditions like Precocious Puberty, Short Stature, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Hypopituitarism and Diabetic Ketoacidosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Wirthwein's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Wirthwein is board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Precocious Puberty
Short Stature
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Precocious Puberty
Short Stature
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Precocious Puberty
Short Stature
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hypopituitarism
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Adrenogenital Disorders
Diabetes Type 1
Acanthosis Nigricans
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism without Goiter
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Hashimoto's Disease
Thyroiditis
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Vitamin_Deficiency
Osteopenia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Adrenal Insufficiency
Hypothyroidism
Delayed Puberty
Turner Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Goiter
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Obesity
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Menstrual Disorders
Gynecomastia
Proteinuria
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypoglycemia
Graves' Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Dyslipidemia
Diabetes Insipidus
Hypogonadism
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Thyroiditis
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Coma
Euthyroid Sick Syndrome
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Growth Delay
Hyperandrogenization Syndrome
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperprolactinemia
Hypokalemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Iodine Deficiency
Klinefelter Syndrome
Lipedema
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Lipid Disorders
Lipoprotein Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Morbid Obesity
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2A (MEN 2A)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peripheral Edema
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Rickets
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Subacute Thyroiditis
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Goiter
Thyroid Nodule
Thyrotoxicosis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Type 1 Diabetes Presymptomatic
Diabetes Counseling
Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Network S PPO
    Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network L
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
  • Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN

Locations

  1. 1 Etch Pediatric Endocrinology
    2018 Clinch Ave Fl 2, Knoxville, TN 37916
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Specialties*
Pediatric Endocrinology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Elizabeth Wirthwein, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wirthwein's profile.

Dr. Wirthwein frequently treats the following conditions: Precocious Puberty, Short Stature, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Hypopituitarism and Diabetic Ketoacidosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Elizabeth Wirthwein, MD is affiliated with Blount Memorial Hospital, East Tennessee Children's Hospital, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Wirthwein, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Endocrinology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN

  • East Tennessee Children's Hospital

    2018 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN

  • Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

    1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN

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