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Endocrinology & Diabetes Center

Endocrinology • Portsmouth, VA • 1 location locations

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

Endocrinology & Diabetes Center in Chesapeake, VA provides endocrinology care including treatment for diabetes, thyroid disorders, and osteoporosis. The practice offers office visits, in-office lab tests and ultrasounds, and fine needle aspiration procedures, with a medical team including physicians and nurse practitioners.

Services Offered

Not published.

Team

  • Dr. LaRocque, Established practice in 1994; former Medical Officer in U.S. Navy; Division Head of Endocrinology at Portsmouth Naval Regional Medical Center; Retired Commander - Medical Doctor (Endocrinology)
  • Loretta Richardson, FNP-BC - Nurse Practitioner
  • Ms. Gilman, Certified Clinical Research Coordinator; extensive endocrine/diabetes experience; involved in 125+ clinical trials - Nurse Practitioner

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative

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Patients praise

  • Professional and kind office staff
  • Timely initial check-in process
  • Clear explanation of treatment plans by some providers

Common complaints

  • Difficulty obtaining medication refills/prescription management issues
  • Lack of bedside manner among medical providers
  • Poor communication and perceived patient blaming (e.g., accusations of non-compliance)
  • Long wait times for appointments

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Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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