--- title: Endocrinology date: 2021-05-05T10:52:00-05:00 author: Kris Rieckers canonical_url: "https://www.schneckmed.org/medical-services/endocrinology" section: Medical Services --- ![female doctor feeling neck of patient](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/images/_50x42_crop_center-center_none/endocrine-hero.jpg) # Schneck Endocrinology Schneck Endocrinology offers the most current treatment options to address conditions that affect the endocrine system, a collection of hormone-producing glands that control various activities of the body such as reproduction, metabolism, growth, and development. [Call Schneck Specialty Associates: (812) 523-7893](tel:812-523-7893) ![Schneck Medical Endocrinology logo](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ## In this section 1. [Providers](#providers) 2. [Locations & Hours](#locations-hours) 3. [Conditions and Treatments](#conditions-and-treatments) Schneck offers the most current treatment options to address metabolic diseases, such as diabetes. Our board-certified endocrinologists use the latest medical advances to treat endocrine disorders. They work closely with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan, and ensure you have everything you need to manage your condition effectively. ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ## "Dr. Amanda Kile is a jewel. She explains everything very well and has a wonderful bed side manner." ## "I continue to hold Dr. Gibert’s expertise in high regard! She’s thorough and communicative in her information gathering and in her examination. She makes sure to explain everything in a way I can understand and she doesn’t rush through any aspect of the examination." ## "Providers are knowledgeable, compassionate and thorough! Above average, top notch!" ## Meet our Diabetes Educator Lyda Ritz, BSN, CMSRN, serves as the Diabetes Educator at Schneck Specialty Associates. Her primary focus is to help patients achieve optimal blood sugar control by developing personalized diabetes management plans. Her services include: - Diabetes education - Insulin administration training - Nutrition and lifestyle coaching - Guidance on glycogen sensors and insulin pumps - Medication education The goals of diabetes education are to slow disease progression, prevent comorbidities such as cardiovascular, eye, and kidney diseases, and promote wound prevention to improve overall quality of life. [Diabetic Education Resources](https://patient.health-ce.wolterskluwer.com/schneckmc/search) ![Photo of doctor smiling](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/Medical-Services/_40x50_fit_center-center_none/rich-content-lyda02.jpg) ## Patient Success Story Watch the video to learn why Debra Wubben is feeling like a whole new person. Four years ago she was struggling to catch her next breath and now she is 247 pounds lighter and healthier than ever thanks to the help of Dr. Kile and her team. ![Debra Wubben smiling with a lower third graphic that includes her name and text that reads, "Seymour resident and Schneck Specialty Associates patient."](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/images/_40x50_fit_center-center_none/wubben-thumbnail.png) > ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) > > "Everyone was very nice and answered all of the questions I had. I trust these professionals with my life." > > *~ Rebecca, Schneck Specialty Associates patient* ### Common Handouts and Patient Forms [BIOTIN instructions for labs](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/patient-handouts/BIOTIN-instructions-for-labs.pdf) [Blood Sugar Log](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/patient-handouts/Blood-Sugar-Log.pdf) [Blood Sugar Log with insulin doses](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/patient-handouts/Blood-Sugar-Log-with-insulin-doses.pdf) [General Diabetes Sick Day Guidelines](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/patient-handouts/General-Diabetes-Sick-Day-Guidelines.pdf) [Hypoglycemia Treatment](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/patient-handouts/Hypoglycemia-Treatment.pdf) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)## Schneck Endocrinology Providers Our providers offer expert care in metabolic disorders and diseases affecting the endocrine system. ![Doctor Gilbert](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/Doctors/_25x25_crop_center-center_none/DrGilbert.jpg) ### Kristen N. Gilbert, MD Endocrinology [View Info »](https://www.schneckmed.org/doctors/kristen-n-gilbert) ![Amanda Kile](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/Doctors/_25x25_crop_center-center_none/AmandaKile.jpg) ### Amanda J. Kile, DO Endcrinology [View Info »](https://www.schneckmed.org/doctors/amanda-j-kile) ![Dr. Emily Veeneman, MD](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/Doctors/_25x25_crop_center-center_none/EmilyVeeneman-300x300.jpg) ### Emily Veeneman, MD Endocrinology [View Info »](https://www.schneckmed.org/doctors/emily-veeneman) ![headshot of Elizabeth J. Tape, FNP-BC](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/Doctors/_25x25_crop_center-center_none/ElizabethTape-3x3.jpg) ### Elizabeth J. Tape, FNP-BC Endocrinology [View Info »](https://www.schneckmed.org/doctors/elizabeth-j-tape) [View All Providers](https://www.schneckmed.org/doctors) ## Schneck Endocrinology Locations Ask your primary care physician for a referral. Call [812-523-7893](tel:208125237893) with questions and click on a location to see hours of operation. ### [Schneck Specialty Associates](https://www.schneckmed.org/locations/specialty-associates) Jackson Medical Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 300 225 S. Pine St. (park in the JMB surface lot) Seymour, IN 47274 [Get Directions »](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=&dir_action=navigate&destination=225%20S.%20Pine%20St.%2C%20Seymour%2C%20IN%2047274) Call for Appointment [Ph. 812-523-7893](tel:812-523-7893) Fax: 812-523-7896 ### [Schneck Primary Care - Brownstown](https://www.schneckmed.org/locations/schneck-primary-care-brownstown) 806 W. Commerce St. Brownstown, IN 47220 [Get Directions »](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=&dir_action=navigate&destination=806%20W.%20Commerce%20St.%2C%20Brownstown%2C%20IN%2047220) Call for Appointment [Ph. 812-358-2400](tel:812-358-2400) Fax: 812-358-2446 ### [Schneck Primary Care - Scottsburg](https://www.schneckmed.org/locations/schneck-primary-care-scottsburg) 1366 N. Gardner St. Ste. 140 Scottsburg, IN 47170 [Get Directions »](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=&dir_action=navigate&destination=1366%20N.%20Gardner%20St.%2C%20Scottsburg%2C%20IN%2047170) Call for Appointment [Ph. 812-752-7444](tel:812-752-7444) ## Conditions and Treatments Schneck Endocrinology treats a variety of endocrine disorders including: - [ Adrenal Conditions ](https://www.schneckmed.org/conditions/adrenal-conditions) - [ Diabetes ](https://www.schneckmed.org/conditions/diabetes) - [ Graves' Disease ](https://www.schneckmed.org/conditions/graves-disease) - [ Hyperthyroidism ](https://www.schneckmed.org/conditions/hyperthroidism) - Hypothyroidism - [ Obesity ](https://www.schneckmed.org/conditions/obesity) - [ Pituitary Conditions ](https://www.schneckmed.org/conditions/pituitary-conditions) - Reproductive Gland Conditions - [ Thyroid Cancer ](https://www.schneckmed.org/conditions/thyroid-cancer) ## Stay Informed. Get Involved. 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