Dr. Dennis Joseph, MD
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Dr. Dennis Joseph, MD is an endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism specialist in Somerset, KY. He graduated from Trivandrum U, Kerala and specializes in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism and endocrinology.
Endocrinology Center of Lake Cumberland
349 Bogle St Ste A
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 451-6060
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealth
- Humana
- Medicaid
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Thyroid Disease
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more than 97% of peers
Graves' Disease
very high
more than 96% of peers
Hypothyroidism
very high
more than 95% of peers
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2 Specialties
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
- Endocrinology
3 Board Certifications
- Diabetes, Metabolism & EndocrinologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Geriatric MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
46 Conditions Treated
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Adrenal Gland Diseases
- Adrenal Incidentaloma
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
- Bone Disorders
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Craniopharyngioma
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Female Infertility
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Gynecomastia
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothyroidism
- Lipid Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Obesity
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Rickets
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Testosterone Deficiency
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Cyst
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroiditis
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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4 Procedures
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring
- Insulin Pump Therapy
- Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Ultrasound, Thyroid
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Education
- Trivandrum U, KeralaMedical School | Graduated
- Indiana University / School Of MedicineInternship Hospital | Completed
- Indiana University / School Of MedicineResidency Hospital | Completed
- Indiana University / School Of MedicineFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Average Wait Time
- 16 – 30 minutes
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What People Say About Dr. Dennis Joseph, MD
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Unwilling to prescribe husband medication that had been working well for him. Also would not prescribe a generic for another so we are being forced to pay over $200 a month when a generic would be under $10. Also pretty arrogant and it is a very long wait to get in, even for established patients.
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Nora in Eubank, KY – Jul 31, 2018
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Very first visit he was pushing for surgery or radiation. It was me who suggested we try to get my levels evened out with medication. Since I started the medication it hasn't improved my #'s and makes symptoms worse. He shrugs and says it shouldn't without following up or suggesting any other meds....Read More
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45Lynn in Monticello – Nov 09, 2017
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Dr. Joseph diagnosed my Thyroid cancer on my first visit. I may have waited 20 mins in lobby. At my first visit he did an examination of my neck, then he did an ultrasound and a biopsy. Called me back with result, and had me an appt with a surgeon in Lexington all within two weeks. He is soft...Read More
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2W in Somerset – Jun 16, 2017
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I was referred to Dr. Joseph for thyroid problem, and I wasted my time going. Waited over an hour in the lobby and I may have been in the exam room with the doctor for 15-20 mins, including an ultrasound. Dr. Joseph could not explain why I was having issues and when I asked a few questions he...Read More
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159Be in Some rest, Ky – Feb 29, 2016
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he would not talk to me in a way i could understand, he only cared about what he was talking about. was not interested in my feelings and concerns with my health..he had no solution for my medical problem. i left unsettled and afraid for my heath. i am still suffering today..
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175Roger Shepard in Jamestown ky – Dec 22, 2015
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Dr. Joseph accepts 12 insurance carriers
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealthEmblem Health
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Sagamore Health NetworkSagamore Plus
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
- WellPoint
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