Lori Gerard, MD

Hello, I’m a board-certified endocrinologist who earned my M.D. from the University of Colorado. Since then, I ‘ve spent over two decades running a full-time, 100% endocrine-based specialty clinic and earning multiple 5280 Magazine Top Doc honors along the way. 

I live with Type 1 diabetes, so I don’t just understand the tech—I live it. I wear an insulin pump, ride the CGM rollercoaster, mutter at the alarms, and still champion the best tools with conviction. 

I treat actual endocrine disorders with evidence-based care, and I  won’t sugarcoat it. I’m a wife, a mom,  dog-lover, and am a passionate home chef who, like most people, try to keep my head above water.

My patients say they love my energy and am known for telling it like it is.  Endocrine Uncovered is my way of sharing real endocrine science with real people—served with a dose of humor, clarity, and zero magic pellets.

Stacey Mitchell, NP

I’m a proud University of Colorado Boulder grad who bleeds black and gold—and I’m not afraid to yell “Sko Buffs!” from the football stands at full volume. When I’m not breaking down complex endocrine topics or educating future nurses, you’ll find me tap dancing, brunching with friends, or planning my next global adventure.

I’m a 2009 CU Nursing School alum with a master’s in hand, I ‘m a full-time endocrine nurse practitioner, part-time nursing professor, and full-time advocate for keeping it real. I’m passionate about education whether I ‘m teaching students, supporting patients, or chatting on the mic with you.

I thrive in the summer sun and retreats at the first sign of frost (classic Earth sign energy). I love being outdoors in my garden, reading a good book, and hanging out with my two teenagers, dog, and my very eclectic and jovial husband.

Tanya Mikhael, DNP

Hi, I’m Tanya — caffeinated, chronically curious, and deeply in my hormone era. I earned my DNP at Johns Hopkins, where I also met my partner and future spouse — a rom-com-worthy love story with slightly more anatomy flashcards.

When I’m not working in an endocrinology clinic and teaching as a professor, I’m lifting heavy things, doing yoga flows, and foraging for wild plants. Food is my love language, and I will absolutely judge a city by its restaurants.

I speak five languages, love messy reality TV, and believe healthcare should be radically inclusive, deeply personal, and never boring. Endocrine Uncovered is my space to break it all down — hormones, bodies, identity, and the science that ties it all together.