Referral to TRT doc in San Diego

PapaT

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Hello this is my first post to this forum. I hope to get involved in a lot of discussions here in the future. Right now I have been stuck trying to find a replacement physician. Been on Compounded Testosterone gel for many years and used had my both primary care physician and separately an Endocrinologist monitor and provide prescriptions for 10 years plus. They both are no longer in practice and have had no success so far finding any provider with hormone replacement experience that accepts medical insurance (have Blue Cross PPO plan so lots of options). I am assuming more traditional physicians are not really emphasizing they do hormone replacement, but they probably exist since I had a couple of them for many years.
I always had the office visits and blood work covered by insurance, but paid cash for the compounded T-gel. Any leads or advice is greatly appreciated.
 
At one time, I used California Healthspan in SD, Dr. Ron Rothenberg. But, they don't take insurance. I would check reviews to find a good internal medicine doc knowledgeable about TRT down there. Wish I had more to advise but that's it.
 
Thanks for the lead. I did see doctor Rothenberg mentioned as one of the many TRT pioneers in Dr. John Crisler's book-Testosterone Replacement Therapy. I verified he does not take my insurance. Will continue to search. Any advice or leads are greatly appreciated.
 

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Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038

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