Providers

Our staff of physicians, nurse practitioners and other professionals is committed to your care. Our first priority is to help you enjoy the healthiest life possible. In addition to our physicians, profiled here, our nurse practitioners offer extensive knowledge in diabetes and endocrinology and special skills in patient education and counseling. They take the time to help you learn about wellness and prevention issues, tailoring treatment options to your preferences and lifestyle.

Ernest O. Asamoah, M.D., F.R.C.P., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E.

Dr. Asamoah serves on the staff of a number of area hospitals, including the Community Health Network. He also is an active clinical researcher through the Physicians’ Research Group. His superior performance in medical training in Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States earned him a number of academic, medical and research honors. He has been with Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultants since 1999.

Dr. Asamoah is board certified in internal medicine, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. He has authored articles in prestigious medical publications and is a member of a number of professional, medical societies in his specialty. Dr. Asamoah emphasizes a fun and friendly atmosphere for patients while providing excellent patient care.

Andrew P. Cagle, M.D.
Pediatric Endocrinologist

Dr. Cagle joined the Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultants team in August, 2005. He recently completed his fellowship in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes at Indiana University School of Medicine, with most of his clinical experience and training at Riley Hospital for Children.

While at Riley Hospital, Dr. Cagle was active with research involving pituitary transcription factors, the use of growth hormone in Crohn’s disease, and anthropometric data to aid in the diagnosis of the metabolic syndrome in children. His clinical interests include all hormonal concerns of the growing child to include diabetes and problems with the adrenal gland, the thyroid, growth, puberty, calcium metabolism, diabetes insipidus, and pituitary deficiencies.

Diabetes in children is one of his areas of expertise and interest. While serving as faculty at Riley Hospital, Dr. Cagle helped establish a clinic for children with diabetes considered at high risk for complications related to poor control. He has been very active as a camp physician for many years at Camp John Warvel (American Diabetes Association’s affiliated diabetes camp for children in Indiana). Dr. Cagle’s goal is to be one of the best diabetes doctors for children in the Indianapolis area. He is confident this will be achieved by offering personalized care at DEC along with the excellent support services of the Diabetes Care Center.

Rashid A. Khairi, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E.

Dr. Khairi has practiced endocrinology in Indianapolis for the last 32 years. In addition to his position with the Community Health Network, where he was the associate director of its Diabetes Center, Dr. Khairi is part of the teaching faculty of Community and another area hospital and is a clinical associate professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He often speaks about diabetes, osteoporosis and Paget’s disease and other endocrine topics at local, national and international events. He has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals and is actively involved in Stage 2, 3 and 4 clinical research trials.

Dr. Khairi has received a number of awards, including a gold medal for being the best graduate of his medical class, and his selection as a top area doctor by Indianapolis Monthly magazine. He belongs to a number of professional societies focusing on medicine, clinical research, diabetes, endocrine disorders, and bone and mineral research. Dr. Khairi is multilingual, fluent in English, Urdu and Hindi.

D. Anthony Lee, M.D.

Dr. Lee has practiced as an endocrinologist with the Community Health Network since 1994, emphasizing a patient-centered approach. His distinguished performance in college and medical training earned him a number of honors and awards, including his graduation summa cum laude from Wabash College. He is board certified in internal medicine, completing his training with a fellowship in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism.

A member of Community’s teaching faculty, Dr. Lee is an active clinical researcher through the Physicians’ Research Group, and he was selected as a top area doctor in the field of endocrinology by Indianapolis Monthly magazine. He has published articles in many publications, including the New England Journal of Medicine, and is an active member of the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the Indianapolis Medical Society.

Nurse Practitioners

Our nurse practitioners are highly trained and contribute greatly to the care of our patients. They can independently perform the following functions:

• Complete patient history and physical exams
• Order diagnostic tests
• Interpret test results
• Prescribe medications
• Educate

Our physicians may schedule you to see the nurse practitioners for:

• Routine follow-up visits, alternating with the physicians
• Diabetic management, advanced training and education
• Insulin pump and CGMS (continuous glucose monitoring system)
• Osteoporosis education and management

You will most likely see one or all of our nurse practitioners on occasion. You will usually alternate visits between your physician and a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners always consult with the physicians before any major change in your treatment is made. Your chart is always reviewed by your physician and signed.

If you have any additional questions, a physician is always available to assist the nurse practitioner during your visit by either stopping in the room or being available for a phone consult.

Lorri Calvert, R.N., C.D.E., C.N.P., C.C.D.

Lorri holds her master’s degree in nursing and has been practicing in the field of endocrinology for 18 years. She holds certifications as a nurse practitioner, diabetes educator and clinical densitometrist. She offers an extensive knowledge base in diabetes and endocrinology with special emphasis on patient counseling and training. She takes time to individually work with each patient until she and they are satisfied they have reached their goals.