Our Providers | Fresno Endocrinologist & Nurse Practitioner

YOUR CARE TEAM

Who Will You See at Spring Endocrinology?

Accepting Patients

Colby Morton

Credentials: Colby completed his Masters degree at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA as a family nurse practitioner. He is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, as well as being certified to train patients on Medtronic Insulin pumps.

Experience: Colby has been an FNP since 2016. He spent 1 year as a NP in General medicine, 4 years in Endocrinology, and another 5 years as an ICU RN at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.

Specialties: Colby is a specialist in Endocrinology. He has extensive experience working with patients with Diabetes, obesity, metabolism and thyroid disease. Colby also stays current with the latest medical technology, with continuous clinical practice with insulin pumps.

Personal: In his free time, Colby enjoys exercising, CrossFit, cooking, spending time with his beautiful wife and 3 children.

Dr. Leila Chaychi

Credentials: Dr. Chaychi has completed her fellowship in Endocrinology at Dartmouth Medical school. She completed part of her residency at Yale school of medicine after working as research fellow in Harvard Medical school for two years. Dr. Chaychi accepted an academic faculty position as an assistant professor at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami and served as faculty for three years. She received a number of grants for clinical research both as fellow and faculty.

Experience: Endocrinologist for over 10 years.

Specialties: Endocrinology

Personal: Dr. Chaychi enjoys sports, such as running and skiing, playing piano, cooking, spending time with her family, and playing with her children.

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions About Our Providers

Who you will see, how the team works together and what each provider specializes in.

Who will I see at Spring Endocrinology?

Colby Morton, FNP-C is accepting new patients and sees most new and follow-up visits. Dr. Leila Chaychi, a fellowship-trained endocrinologist, works with the team on complex cases. Both specialize in diabetes, thyroid, metabolism and hormone care.

What is the difference between an endocrinologist and a nurse practitioner in endocrinology?

An endocrinologist is a physician with fellowship training in hormone disorders. A certified nurse practitioner specializing in endocrinology has advanced nursing training plus years of focused endocrine practice. At Spring Endocrinology they work as one team, so you get both perspectives on your care.

Is Colby Morton accepting new patients?

Yes. Colby Morton, FNP-C is currently accepting new patients for diabetes, thyroid, weight, metabolism and hormone care. Request an appointment online or call (559) 216-0407.

Do your providers have insulin pump experience?

Yes. Colby Morton is a certified Medtronic insulin pump trainer and works with the common continuous glucose monitors, so pump and CGM patients get hands-on help with setup and settings.

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