The Utah Diabetes and Endocrinology Center (UDEC) is pleased to announce a new specialty service to deliver high quality patient care in northern Utah. The Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Health Clinic is curated by Vishnu Sundaresh, MD, and comprises a dedicated on-site team of caregivers that includes certified ancillary staff. This program, scheduled for launch in January 2016, is designed to provide a comprehensive, single-window access to many services unique to the region:
- Screening/diagnosis of osteoporosis & metabolic bone disorders
- Same day high-quality DXA by certified bone Densitometrist
- Screening and diagnosis of backbone fractures using Vertebral Fracture Assessment (coming shortly)
- Fall risk assessment by certified Geriatrician
- Counseling on calcium and vitamin D intake by certified Pharmacist
- Same day assessment/training for weight bearing & muscle strengthening exercises by certified Physical/Occupational Therapist
- Medication therapy by certified Endocrinologist
- Medication administration (Denosumab) by registered Nurse
- Biochemical markers of bone turnover to monitor treatment efficacy
- Follow up of test results and management plan via telephone/MyChart/letter
We encourage you to take advantage of this “one-stop shop” clinic for enhancing your patient’s health. Dr. Sundaresh is will take patient-related clinical questions via MyChart or e-mail at vishnu.sundaresh@hsc.utah.edu.
To set up a consult, refer a patient, or for more information, please contact Jamie Smith or Cindy Nash (Ph: 801-581-7761; Fax: 801-587-3997)