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Licking Memorial Endocrinology

1272 West Main Street, Building 2

Suite 204

Newark, Ohio 43055

Phone: (220) 564-1740
Fax: (220) 564-1741

Emergency After Hours: (220) 564-1600

Dr. Palani
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (M, T, Th, F)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon (W)

Dr. Lapp
1:00 - 4:30 p.m. (M)
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (T-F)

Licking Memorial Endocrinologists diagnose and treat disorders of the endocrine (glandular) systems through office consultations and hospital care. Some common endocrine ailments include:

Diabetes
Metabolic disorders
Thyroid diseases
Menopause complications

Osteoporosis
Hypertension
Cholesterol disorders
Pituitary and adrenal abnormalities

Healthcare Provider(s)

Derek A. Lapp, D.O., received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. He completed an internal medicine residency at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus and an endocrinology fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology.

Gurunanthan Palani, M.D., received his Medical Degree from Government Chengalpattu Medical College in Tamil Nadu, India. Dr. Palani completed an internal medicine residency at McLaren Flint Hospital in Flint, Michigan, and a fellowship in endocrinology at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is board certified in internal medicine.