Palmetto Endocrinology

What Palmetto Endocrinology does

Palmetto Endocrinology is a privately held specialty medical practice founded in 2014 and headquartered in Summerville, South Carolina, with a second office in Ladson. The practice provides diagnosis and ongoing management of endocrine and metabolic disorders, including thyroid conditions (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer), diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational), adrenal disorders, parathyroid disease, pituitary conditions, PCOS, male hypogonadism, osteoporosis, and weight management. It serves individual consumer-patients across the Greater Charleston Area and draws out-of-state patients seeking specialized expertise.

The practice's clinical offering is anchored by Medical Director Dr. Joseph W. Mathews, whose rare combination of certifications — Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE), Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU), and Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD) — enables in-office ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsies, advanced neck ultrasound diagnostics, and bone density (DEXA) scanning. The provider team has grown to include a second endocrinologist (Dr. Katalina Funke) plus seven physician assistants and advanced practice providers, expanding capacity beyond a traditional solo practice. Ancillary service lines include continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pump therapy, and hosted clinical trials for access to investigational therapies.

Palmetto Endocrinology generates revenue through insurance-reimbursed professional services (office consultations, diagnostic procedures, biopsies, CGM/insulin pump management, and DEXA scans) under a fee-for-service model. It accepts a broad insurance mix including Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Tricare, Kaiser Permanente, and others, and supplements in-person visits with a telemedicine channel. Distribution is direct-to-patient via two physical locations, online appointment booking, and a content marketing blog. A 4.89/5 star rating across 122 Google reviews and patient testimonials citing multi-hour travel for care signal strong patient loyalty and brand reputation within the regional endocrinology market.

Name

Palmetto Endocrinology

Legal name

Palmetto Endocrinology

Website

https://palmettoendocrinology.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Palmetto Endocrinology is a privately held specialty medical practice in Summerville and Ladson, South Carolina, offering diagnosis and management of thyroid, diabetes, adrenal, parathyroid, PCOS, and bone disorders, anchored by ECNU/CCD-certified physicians and serving Greater Charleston and out-of-state patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Endocrinology Healthcare Services

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Thyroid Disorders (HLAKADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diabetes (General) (HLAKADAA), Metabolic Bone & Calcium Disorders (Osteoporosis/Parathyroid) (HLAKADAJ), Endocrine Hypertension & Neuroendocrine Disorders (HLAKADAN)

Keywords

• Endocrinology services
• Thyroid disorder treatment
• Diabetes management care
• Hormone disorder treatment
• Ultrasound guided biopsy

Headquarters

HQ city

Summerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: The practice generates revenue through providing medical consultations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments for endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid conditions. Services include office visits, ultrasound procedures, biopsies, and ongoing disease management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Palmetto Endocrinology is a specialized medical practice that diagnoses and treats endocrine system disorders including thyroid conditions (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer), diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational), adrenal problems, parathyroid disorders, pituitary conditions, PCOS, male hypogonadism, osteoporosis, and weight management. The practice delivers in-office diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsies and bone density (DEXA) scans, alongside ongoing disease management and clinical trials.

Product overview

Palmetto Endocrinology is a specialized endocrinology practice offering a comprehensive range of medical services for endocrine disorders. The practice provides core clinical services including thyroid disorder treatment, diabetes management, Hashimoto's disease care, adrenal problems, parathyroid disorders, PCOS, male hypogonadism, and weight loss programs. Diagnostic capabilities include ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsies (performed by ECNU-certified physicians), bone density testing (DEXA scans by CCD-certified providers), and continuous glucose monitoring. The practice also offers insulin pump therapy and access to clinical trials. Services are delivered by a team including endocrinologists (MDs), physician assistants (PA-Cs), and nurse practitioners (APRNs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thyroid Disorder Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of various thyroid conditions including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, offered to patients in Summerville and Ladson, SC.
• Diabetes Management Comprehensive diabetes care including Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes management, continuous glucose monitoring, and insulin pump therapy.
• Hashimoto's Disease Treatment Specialized treatment for Hashimoto's thyroiditis including hormone balancing and synthetic hormone replacement therapy.
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Care Specialized care for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, including hormonal management and treatment of associated symptoms.
• Adrenal Problems Treatment Treatment for adrenal gland disorders including Conn's syndrome (primary hyperaldosteronism), Cushing's syndrome, and adrenal insufficiency.
• Parathyroid Disorder Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid conditions including hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism.
• Male Hypogonadism Treatment Testosterone replacement therapy and management for men with low testosterone and male hypogonadism.
• Weight Loss Services Medical weight loss programs and support for patients seeking to achieve their weight loss goals.
• Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Office-based ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsies of thyroid nodules performed by ECNU-certified physicians for diagnostic evaluation.
• Bone Density Testing (DEXA) Bone density scanning and osteoporosis screening performed by Certified Clinical Densitometrists (CCD).
• Clinical Trials Access to clinical trials providing patients with cutting-edge treatments and the latest therapeutic options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.89/5 star rating from 122 patient reviews

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• agilon health: A value-based care enablement company that partners with independent PCPs and specialty groups, including endocrinologists, to assume total cost of care for Medicare Advantage populations. Represents an alternative partnership or competitive model for an independent endocrinology practice of Palmetto's profile.
• Privia Health: A physician-enablement platform that partners with independent specialty and primary care groups, providing population-health tooling, payer contracting, and back-office services. Palmetto is the type of independent endocrinology group that Privia recruits and supports as it expands across the Southeast.

Regional players

• Trident Health System: HCA-affiliated hospital system operating in Summerville and North Charleston, the practice's immediate local catchment area. Trident's employed physician network and outpatient endocrinology coverage overlap directly with Palmetto's service lines.

Broad incumbents

• HCA Healthcare: The largest U.S. for-profit hospital operator, with significant South Carolina presence including the Trident system serving Palmetto's market. Represents the broad incumbent hospital-and-employed-physician model that competes with independent specialty practices for endocrinology referrals.
• Roper St. Francis Healthcare: A large regional health system serving the Charleston tri-county area with employed endocrinology, primary care, and imaging services. It competes with Palmetto for in-network endocrinology referrals and shares many of the same commercial and Medicare contracts.
• MUSC Health: The Medical University of South Carolina health system—where Dr. Mathews completed his residency and fellowship—operates the dominant academic endocrinology and thyroid program in the Charleston region. It competes directly for the same specialty referrals and patient pool while also serving as a feeder of patients into Palmetto.
• Atrium Health: A large Southeast regional health system with employed endocrinology and diabetes programs across the Carolinas. As Atrium continues to expand its ambulatory specialty footprint, it is a direct competitor for tertiary endocrinology referrals in the region.

Emerging players

• Virta Health: A telehealth-first diabetes reversal and metabolic care company that competes for the same Type 2 diabetes and obesity patients Palmetto treats in-office. Virta is the leading direct-to-consumer threat to traditional endocrinology visits for chronic diabetes management.
• SteadyMD: A telehealth platform that pairs patients with dedicated providers for chronic conditions including thyroid and metabolic disorders. Represents the broader virtual-first primary and specialty care movement that could erode demand for in-office endocrinology visits over time.
• 9amHealth: A virtual endocrinology and metabolic clinic providing online diabetes, thyroid, and weight-management care with CGM integration. Competes for the same endocrinology patient segments Palmetto serves, but through a fully virtual delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palmetto-endocrinology

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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