Your A1C is the single most-watched number in diabetes care — a three-month average of your blood sugar. At many practices you get labs drawn, wait days, then play phone tag about the result. We do it differently.
We run A1C testing in-house, so the number is on the table while you're still in the room — and your plan can change the same day.
Why same-visit results change the conversation
When your A1C is available during the appointment, the visit becomes a working session instead of a status check. Result better than expected? We celebrate and reinforce what's working. Higher than hoped? We adjust the plan right then — no follow-up calls, no waiting for a portal message, no decisions made without you in the room.
Part of a complete diabetes visit
In-house A1C is one piece of how we run diabetes care: CGM data review, medication fine-tuning, and honest conversation happen in the same visit. It's a small logistical detail that adds up to meaningfully better care — and fewer loose ends for you to chase.
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
What is an A1C, exactly?
Do I need to fast for an A1C test?
How often should A1C be checked?
Is the in-house test as accurate as the lab?
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.