Rochester, NY · Personalized Primary Care

Endocrine health.
A clearer picture of you.

Discuss thyroid concerns, hormone symptoms, and metabolic health with a physician who takes time to listen. Rochester HealthSpan Medicine offers individualized primary care in Pittsford.

Time to understand your concerns

Endocrine Health in Rochester, NY

Fatigue, weight changes, temperature sensitivity, or changes in sexual health can raise questions about hormones. These symptoms can also have other causes, so care begins with an assessment rather than an assumed imbalance.

We review your symptoms, history, medications, and relevant results, then decide whether targeted testing or treatment is appropriate. Your goals and preferences help shape the plan.

If you are looking for endocrine health support near Rochester, our concierge primary care model offers continuity and coordination with endocrinology when specialist care is needed.

A relationship that continues

Meet the physicians behind your care

Your medical history, everyday challenges, and goals belong in the same conversation.

Dr. Laura Petrescu at Rochester HealthSpan Medicine
Dr. Laura Petrescu
Founder & CEO · Internal Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine
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Dr. Carl Covey at Rochester HealthSpan Medicine
Dr. Carl Covey
Family Medicine, Sports Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine
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Care tailored to your needs

Thoughtful hormone and metabolic care

01 / PERSONALIZED CARE

Thyroid concerns

Review symptoms, existing thyroid diagnoses, medications, and appropriate blood tests. Results are interpreted in the context of your health rather than a single number.

02 / PERSONALIZED CARE

Blood sugar & metabolic health

Discuss diabetes risk, relevant glucose results, nutrition, activity, and ongoing treatment needs as part of your broader primary care.

03 / PERSONALIZED CARE

Midlife hormone changes

Explore perimenopause, menopause, or men’s hormone concerns through individualized evaluation and shared treatment decisions.

04 / PERSONALIZED CARE

Medication review & follow-up

Review response, side effects, and monitoring needs. We coordinate specialist assessment when a diagnosis is complex or outside primary care scope.

A practical plan, together

What to expect from your visit

Bring your questions, medication list, and relevant records. Your physician reviews your history, symptoms, previous treatment, and the concerns that affect your everyday life.

We discuss whether testing will help, explain treatment options and referrals, and agree on realistic next steps. Follow-up reviews your response and any new concerns. Recommendations are individualized rather than a fixed package of tests or treatments.

This is primary care support for endocrine concerns, not a specialist endocrinology clinic. We do not assume that fatigue requires hormone treatment or routine adrenal testing.

Clear answers before you join

Endocrine Health questions & membership

Do I need a complete hormone panel?

Not necessarily. Tests are selected to answer a clinical question based on your symptoms and history. More testing is not automatically more useful.

Is TSH useful for thyroid evaluation?

Yes. TSH is commonly part of the initial assessment of thyroid function. Additional tests depend on the results and clinical circumstances.

Can lifestyle changes replace thyroid medicine?

Not in every condition. Nutrition, sleep, and activity can support health, but prescribed hormone replacement may remain essential. Do not change medication without medical guidance.

When would I need an endocrinologist?

Your physician may recommend endocrinology for complex diagnoses, specialized testing, or treatment needs beyond primary care. We help you understand the next steps.

What is included, and how does insurance work?

Review your current membership agreement for included visits, access arrangements, and exclusions. Our practice does not bill insurance for membership-covered primary care. Tests, imaging, medications, and specialist services may have separate charges; coverage depends on your insurer and outside providers. Membership is not health insurance.

Your health, connected

Support beyond one appointment

Your plan can connect with hormone therapy, menopause care, and cardiometabolic health.

Our membership-based practice supports an ongoing physician relationship. Appointment availability, communication arrangements, and included services follow the current membership agreement. Discuss these details during your free meet and greet.

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Your next step starts with a conversation

Explore endocrine health in Rochester

Schedule a free meet and greet to discuss your concerns and learn whether our approach is right for you.

Rochester HealthSpan Medicine
30 Office Park Way, Pittsford, NY 14534
Personalized healthcare serving Rochester and surrounding communities.

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