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Find Clinical Endocrinology Care Support Near You with AACE - What it is: The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) is a nonprofit professional association representing endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism specialists. It serves a global community of physicians and healthcare professionals, offering clinical resources, education, and professional guidance. - Relevance to your query: AACE is the central professional body for clinical endocrinology. To locate care and support near East Lansing, MI, you’d typically use AACE resources (e.g., member directory or affiliated providers) or contact their headquarters for guidance. - Key details: - Headquarters: Jacksonville, Florida, USA - Founded: 1991 - Population served: 5,700+ endocrine-focused clinicians and partners - Focus areas: Endocrinology, Diabetes, Thyroid, Obesity, Nutrition, Reproduction - Contact: 1-904-353-7878 - How to proceed: - Visit AACE’s website (aace.com) and use any “Find a Specialist” or member directory feature to locate East Lansing-area clinicians. - If you need direct assistance, call the HQ or email the organization to get referrals to nearby AACE-affiliated endocrinologists or clinics. - For immediate local options, also check East Lansing/Greater Lansing medical directories for endocrinologists, and verify credentials with AACE or state medical boards.

Clinic Type

Endocrinology

Address

Sparrow Diabetes and Endocrinology, 2900 Hannah Boulevard Suite 114, East Lansing, MI 48823

Phone

(517)364-8080

Email

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

Team

  • Kara Jo Hoisington, DO, FACOI, FACE — Endocrinologist
  • Prof. Ved Vyas Gossain, MD, FRCP, MACP, FACE — Endocrinologist
  • Saleh A. Aldasouqi, MD, ECNU — Endocrinologist

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

FAQs

What is the contact number for Sparrow Diabetes and Endocrinology?

(517)364-8080 - No website available

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • WebMD (Dr. Shaza Khan, East Lansing): 4.0 out of 5 (3 ratings (1 written review))
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Kara Hoisington, East Lansing): 3.3 out of 5 (22 ratings (8 written reviews))
  • Michigan State University Health Care provider page (Dr. Folake Akanbi, East Lansing): 4.8 out of 5 (127 patient ratings (42 patient comments))
  • Vitals (Dr. Dana Fletcher, East Lansing): 4.3 out of 5 (11 ratings (3 written reviews))

Patients praise

  • Caring/listening and appropriate testing decisions (Dr. Kara Hoisington): patient says doctor takes time, listens, and orders only tests needed
  • High overall ratings for some endocrinologists in East Lansing (e.g., Dr. Folake Akanbi 4.8/5)
  • Some staff/visit experience elements described positively (e.g., WebMD page notes 'Staff was courteous')
  • Comprehensive/appropriate metabolic assessments described for Dr. Dana Fletcher (blood testing/thyroid evaluation noted on profile)

Common complaints

  • Concerns about bedside manner/communication and being late/short appointment (Dr. Shaza Khan review: 'always late', 'only spends 15 minutes', 'lacks a bedside manner')
  • Conservative approach not aligning with symptoms/labs (Dr. Shaza Khan review: withholds conservative approach despite age/lab work/symptoms; won't review history until in room)
  • Lower satisfaction signals for at least one provider (Healthgrades: 3.3/5 overall patient satisfaction/lh recommending)
  • Reports of delays around getting an appointment/being late (Healthgrades excerpt about waiting and being asked to be 15 minutes early)

""I’d give 0 stars if I could. If you have a parathyroid issue, find another endocrinologist. She withholds a very conservative approach... She’s always late and only spends 15 minutes with you...""

WebMD review section for Dr. Shaza Khan (East Lansing)

""Dr. H takes time and listens to my concerns. She orders only the tests she needs so that I'm not getting over charged for my lab work.""

Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Kara Hoisington

""I explained I waited... she replied ask you to be 15 early...""

Healthgrades page for Dr. Kara Hoisington (review text excerpt)

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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Summary: The page covers University of Michigan Health–Sparrow (formerly Sparrow Health System) in Lansing, MI. It explains the name transition to University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and notes that you may see either name on communications during the transition. The system is a nonprofit, regionally comprehensive health system with broader services including emergency/Level 1 trauma care, cancer care, cardiovascular care, primary care, pediatric services, and community health programs, serving Mid-M Michigan with facilities such as the Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and Mother Baby Center. Headquarters are in Lansing; the system has historical roots dating to 1896 and a broader presence including international references in the highlights. For East Lansing–area diabetes and endocrinology needs, the page signals that UM Health–Sparrow provides integrated healthcare through its Lansing facilities, with endocrinology and pediatric specialty services among its offerings, and emphasizes access to advanced medical technology and patient-centered care.

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