Bone loss is silent until it isn't. Osteoporosis usually announces itself with a fracture — which is exactly why treating it early, before that first break, matters so much.
Bone health is hormone health, which makes osteoporosis a core endocrinology condition. We assess your real fracture risk and match treatment to it.
Beyond the T-score
A bone density (DEXA) report is a starting point, not a verdict. We interpret your scan alongside your age, fracture history, medications (like long-term steroids), and secondary causes of bone loss — including thyroid and parathyroid conditions, low hormone levels, and vitamin D deficiency — that a quick read can miss. Sometimes treating a hidden cause changes the whole plan.
Modern treatment, matched to your risk
Today's options range from lifestyle and vitamin D/calcium optimization to antiresorptive medications and newer bone-building agents for higher-risk patients. We'll explain what each does, how long treatment lasts, and what monitoring looks like — so you understand the plan you're on and why.
Why patients choose Ohio Endocrinology
We're not generalists. Hormones and metabolism are all we do — and it shows in how visits feel.
Specialists, not generalists
Led by Dr. Vikram Kumar, MD, FACE — practicing endocrinology since 1993, Division Chief of Endocrinology at Fairview Hospital (Cleveland Clinic) and Chief of Medicine at University Hospital Elyria.
Answers at the visit
A1C tested in-house with results while you're in the room, plans adjusted the same day, and everything explained in plain language — no phone tag.
Care that fits your life
Two offices — Elyria and Westlake — plus secure televisits anywhere in Ohio. Request an appointment online and we'll call you within one business day.
Common questions
Who should have a bone density test?
I broke a bone in a minor fall. Is that a red flag?
Are osteoporosis medications safe?
Can osteoporosis be caused by another condition?
What our patients say
Real feedback from patients across Northern Ohio.
My experience with the office was a great one. There was no wait for my appointment and the physician assistant was very thorough and friendly. They are awesome and I love that I can do televisits anytime!
Dr. Kumar and his PA, Nam, are an awesome team! Together the two of them got my blood sugars on track!
They saved my life as far as I’m concerned. By adjusting my medication and explaining everything, I feel better than I have in years about my diabetes.
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This page offers general health information and isn't a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For guidance about your own health, please schedule a visit. If you're experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.