If you're searching for an endocrinologist near Lorain, you don't need to look toward downtown Cleveland. Our Elyria office is a short drive down from Lorain, without the trek into Cleveland. Ohio Endocrinology — Diabetes, Thyroid & Endocrinology of Northern Ohio — has been caring for this community since 2009.
Dr. Vikram Kumar, MD, FACE has practiced endocrinology since 1993 and serves as Division Chief of Endocrinology at Fairview Hospital (Cleveland Clinic) and Chief of Medicine at University Hospital Elyria. Together with Namrata Kumar, MS, PA-C, our team cares for the full range of hormone and metabolic conditions.
What we treat for Lorain patients
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes (including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors), prediabetes, thyroid conditions — underactive and overactive thyroid, nodules, Hashimoto's, Graves' disease — plus PCOS, osteoporosis, and medically supervised GLP-1 weight management.
We test A1C in-house so results are ready during your visit, and routine follow-ups can often be handled by secure televisit so you skip the drive entirely.
Visiting us from Lorain
Our Elyria office is a short drive down from Lorain, without the trek into Cleveland. Appointments are confirmed by phone, and our team will help you figure out referrals and insurance before your first visit. To get started, request an appointment online or call (440) 322-0872 — we'll call you back within one business day.
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
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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.