Endocrinology Uncovered: Why Dr. Arti Thangudu Is Redefining Hormone & Diabetes Care
If you've ever asked yourself, “what does an endocrinologist do?”—this podcast is for you.
On Episode 74 of the Broken Healthcare Podcast, host Ray Kober welcomes our Dr. Arti Thangudu—an endocrinologist, disruptor, and fierce patient advocate—for a powerful conversation about what’s broken in our healthcare system and how she's building something better.
After leaving one of the largest endocrine clinics in the U.S., Dr. Thangudu launched her own direct care endocrinology practice, Complete Medicine. Why? Because the traditional system simply wasn’t working—for doctors or patients. Especially not for women navigating complex hormonal shifts or individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
And as Dr. Thangudu explains, the endocrinologist’s role is more critical than ever.
💡 So…What Does an Endocrinologist Do?
An endocrinologist is a hormone specialist—treating conditions like diabetes, thyroid disease, PCOS, menopause symptoms, and adrenal disorders. If you’ve ever Googled “endocrinologist for thyroid” or “endocrinologist near me accepting new patients,” you already know how hard they can be to find.
And that’s a big problem. Because as diabetes rates soar and millions of women face poorly managed hormone symptoms, the U.S. faces a severe shortage of endocrinologists. The result? Wait times of 6–12 months. Assembly-line visits. Misdiagnoses. Frustration. Suffering.
🎙️ Why Direct Care Endocrinology Is a Game-Changer
In this episode, Dr. Thangudu breaks down how direct care flips the system—removing insurance middlemen and putting patients back at the center.
Imagine seeing your endocrinologist when you need them. Spending 45 minutes (not 7). Being treated like a whole person, not just a lab result. Getting better, faster. That’s the Complete Medicine model.
And the data backs it up: patients in direct care endocrinology-led care achieve lower A1Cs, fewer hospitalizations, and higher satisfaction.
🧠 Hormones, Misdiagnoses & the Truth About HRT
The episode also explores a topic close to our readers’ hearts: hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also known as menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). For years, women were misled by flawed studies and fear-based headlines. Dr. Thangudu explains what the science really says—and how the right MHT can be life-changing for women in their 40s and 50s.
🚨 The Bigger Picture: A Broken System, a Radical Solution
Dr. Thangudu’s story—from journalist to physician to entrepreneur—is more than inspiring. It’s a wake-up call. Our system doesn’t just need more endocrinologists. It needs more humanity.
As Ray and Arti discuss, the only way forward is through transparency, accountability, and trust. That’s what Complete Medicine—and this podcast—is all about.
🎧 Listen Now:
Broken Healthcare Podcast | Episode 74
"Endocrinology Uncovered: Redefining Diabetes & Hormone Care"
📅 September 30, 2025
🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
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