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Dr. Kent Lyon, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 74
Dr. Kent Lyon, MD
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Dr. Kent Lyon, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Athens, GA.
Dr. Kent Lyon, MD
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Dr. Kent Lyon, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 74
Athens, GA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kent Lyon, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Athens, GA.

About

Dr. Kent Lyon, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Athens, GA and has 46 years experience. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital.They currently practice at Elder John F MD Office and are affiliated with South Texas Health System McAllen, South Texas Health System Edinburg and AdventHealth Palm Coast. Dr. Lyon has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Polyneuropathy and Leg and Foot Ulcers among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lyon received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lyon also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lyon is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Diabetes Counseling
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Diabetes Type 2
Hashimoto's Disease
Hypoparathyroidism
Thyroiditis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetic Coma
Dyslipidemia
Goiter
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Graves' Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Thyrotoxicosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Acromegaly and Gigantism
Anemia
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bronchitis
Cellulitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Thyroiditis
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Congenital Hypothyroidism
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Drug Induced Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Dysentery
Dyshormonogenetic Goiter
Emphysema
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Female Infertility
Gastroparesis
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gynecomastia
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hives
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Hyperaldosteronism
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism Following Procedure
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iodine Deficiency
Joint Pain
Klinefelter Syndrome
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipedema
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2A (MEN 2A)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Overweight
Perimenopause
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polyneuropathy
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Restless Leg Syndrome
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Turner Syndrome
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Cholesterol Screening
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Choice PPO, EPO-GA
    Blue Choice-GA HMO-POS
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
    Blue Essential-GA PPO
    Blue HRA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
    Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS
    Blue Open Access-GA HMO
    BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA
    BlueChoice-GA HMO
    BlueChoice-GA POS
    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS
    Healthy Support-GA PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Pathway Enhanced (Small Grp)-GA
    Pathway Guided Access Products-GA HMO
    Pathway Guided Access-GA
    Pathway Products - Pathway Network-GA HMO
    Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO
    Pathway X Guided Access-GA
    Pathway X Guided Access-GA HMO
    Pathway-GA HMO
    State Health Network - SHBP-GA
    Traditional / Indemnity-GA
    Traditional Health Plan-GA
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Open Access POS
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    PacifiCare
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Athens Diabetes & Endocrinology
    700 Sunset Dr Ste 601, Athens, GA 30606
  2. 2 Florida Health Care Plan Pharmacy
    350 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  3. 3 Endocrinology
    1801 S 5th St Ste 214, McAllen, TX 78503

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Kent Lyon, MD is an endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism specialist in Athens, GA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1978. He specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College of Medicine Affil Hosps
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Portsmouth Naval Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • National Naval Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kent Lyon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lyon's profile.

Dr. Lyon frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Polyneuropathy and Leg and Foot Ulcers. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kent Lyon, MD is affiliated with South Texas Health System McAllen, South Texas Health System Edinburg and AdventHealth Palm Coast.

Yes, Dr. Kent Lyon, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • South Texas Health System McAllen

    301 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX

  • South Texas Health System Edinburg

    1102 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg, TX

  • AdventHealth Palm Coast

    60 Memorial Medical Pkwy, Palm Coast, FL