Dr. Clay F Semenkovich MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
4921 Parkview Pl Suite 13b Saint Louis MO, 63110Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Clay Semenkovich practices Endocrinology in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Semenkovich specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Semenkovich examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1981
Washington Center / School of Medicine 1981
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Genetics and molecular biology.
- Respiratory uncoupling induces delta-aminolevulinate synthase expression through a nuclear respiratory factor-1-dependent mechanism in HeLa cells.
- Macrophage lipoprotein lipase promotes foam cell formation and atherosclerosis in vivo.
- Relative hypoglycemia and hyperinsulinemia in mice with heterozygous lipoprotein lipase (LPL) deficiency. Islet LPL regulates insulin secretion.
- The role of osteoprogenitors in vascular calcification.
- Macrophage lipoprotein lipase promotes foam cell formation and atherosclerosis in low density lipoprotein receptor-deficient mice.
- Exercise induces lipoprotein lipase and GLUT-4 protein in muscle independent of adrenergic-receptor signaling.
- Skeletal muscle respiratory uncoupling prevents diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance in mice.
- Glucose and insulin stimulate heparin-releasable lipoprotein lipase activity in mouse islets and INS-1 cells. A potential link between insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction.
- Resistance exercise decreases skeletal muscle tumor necrosis factor alpha in frail elderly humans.
- PPARalpha deficiency reduces insulin resistance and atherosclerosis in apoE-null mice.
- The pancreatic beta cell heats up: UCP2 and insulin secretion in diabetes.
- Leucine and insulin activate p70 S6 kinase through different pathways in human skeletal muscle.
- PPARalpha suppresses insulin secretion and induces UCP2 in insulinoma cells.
- Respiratory uncoupling lowers blood pressure through a leptin-dependent mechanism in genetically obese mice.
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
Dr. Clay F Semenkovich MD's Practice location
Practice At 4921 Parkview Pl Suite 13b
4921 Parkview Pl Suite 13b -Saint Louis, MO 63110Get Direction
Dr. Clay F Semenkovich MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Semenkovich
Recommended Articles
![]()
Hyperthyroidism vs. HypothyroidismThe human body is remarkably complex and involves a synergy of numerous body organs to function properly. Among the little-known organs is the thyroid, found just below the Adam’s apple. It is tiny but it plays a major role in the body. Its function is to synthesize iodine to produce thyroxine...
![]()
Acupuncture: An Alternative Treatment for Diabetes PatientsSimilar to other diseases, there are a few alternative treatments for diabetes patients that can compliment their lifestyle, and to further reduce the penalty imposed to him or her by the disease. One of these treatments is the ancient Chinese craft of acupuncture. This technique, belonging the...
![]()
Is Diabetes a Lifelong Condition?For the normal functioning of our bodies, most of what we eat is broken down during digestion into glucose. Glucose is sugar that is the source of energy for our cells and organs. Glucose is transported throughout the body via the bloodstream. Insulin is a hormone that is secreted by the pancreas,...
![]()
Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic retinopathy is a long-term complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that diabetic retinopathy is responsible for 4 percent of the 45 million cases of blindness throughout the world. It is caused by a damage to the blood vessels of the...
![]()
Sleep Apnea and Diabetes: Bad Combo for Eye HealthDiabetes impacts all parts of your body and the eye is no exception. If you have both sleep apnea and diabetes, it can be devastating to your overall health. Diabetes affects the eyes in several ways, but the most common and serious form of eye complication is diabetic retinopathy. It is important...
![]()
What are the Treatment Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal disorder in women that may cause menstrual problems and issues with pregnancy. It is caused by imbalance of reproductive hormones which create problems in the ovaries. As a part of healthy menstrual cycle each month the ovaries release an egg. With...
Nearby Providers
![]()
Dr. Charles Kilo MD4921 Parkview Pl Saint Louis MO 63110![]()
Dr. Simon J Fisher MD4921 Parkview Pl Saint Louis MO 63110![]()
Dr. Alan B Silverberg MD3660 Vista Ave Saint Louis MO 63110![]()
Dr. John W Turk MD4921 Parkview Pl Saint Louis MO 63110![]()
Dr. Jason Christopher Bell D.O.4921 Parkview Pl Saint Louis MO 63110![]()
Dr. William Edward Clutter MD4950 Childrens Pl Saint Louis MO 63110
Nearest Hospitals
ST LOUIS CHILDRENS HOSPITALl
ONE CHILDRENS PLACE SAINT LOUIS MO 63110SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENl
4400 CLAYTON AVE SAINT LOUIS MO 63110