GI MAP Testing Added to Endocrine & Metabolic Panels

GI MAP Testing Now Part of Gut-Hormone Evaluations at Oklahoma City Endocrinology Clinic

Oklahoma City, United States – May 28, 2026 / Modern Endocrine /

Modern Endocrine, an Oklahoma City-based endocrinology clinic led by dual board-certified physician Dr. Cassie Smith, has formally added GI MAP testing to its diagnostic and treatment framework. The move reflects the clinic’s position that gut health and hormone function are closely linked, and that evaluating both simultaneously can support more thorough care for adults managing fatigue, metabolic dysfunction, and hormone imbalance.

A Broader Diagnostic Approach for Complex Conditions

The incorporation of GI MAP testing into the clinic’s existing service offerings signals a shift toward a more comprehensive model of endocrine care. Rather than addressing hormonal concerns in isolation, Modern Endocrine now evaluates gut microbiome data alongside standard metabolic and hormone panels, providing clinicians with a more complete picture of the factors that may be driving a patient’s symptoms.

Dr. Cassie Smith holds dual board certification, and the clinic she leads has structured its practice around patients who present with layered, interconnected health concerns – individuals who have often moved through conventional care without receiving clear answers. For this patient population, the gut-hormone connection carries clinical relevance. Research has indicated that the gastrointestinal microbiome can influence estrogen metabolism, thyroid function, cortisol response, and insulin sensitivity, making gut health data a meaningful input in endocrine evaluations.

“GI MAP testing gives us an additional layer of objective data to work with when patients come in presenting with fatigue, weight changes, or hormone irregularities that haven’t been fully explained through standard labs,” said Dr. Cassie Smith, physician of Modern Endocrine. “Integrating this into our care plans allows us to look at the full picture rather than treating each system separately.”

Telehealth Access Extends Reach Beyond Oklahoma

Modern Endocrine offers both in-person appointments at its Oklahoma City location and telehealth consultations available to patients across much of the United States. The telehealth component carries particular significance given that access to specialized endocrine care remains limited in many regions. Patients without a local endocrinologist can connect with the clinic remotely and, where appropriate, complete diagnostic testing through mail-in lab options compatible with the clinic’s protocols.

The clinic serves adults experiencing a range of concerns including hormonal imbalance, unexplained fatigue, thyroid conditions, adrenal issues, and metabolic challenges. With gut microbiome analysis now part of the diagnostic mix, the clinic is positioned to assess how gastrointestinal factors may be contributing to these presentations.

Connecting Gut Health to Hormone and Metabolic Function

The GI MAP test uses quantitative polymerase chain reaction technology to detect the presence and relative levels of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and other organisms within the gastrointestinal tract. It also measures markers of gut inflammation and intestinal permeability. For an endocrinology practice, this data can be especially useful when evaluating patients whose labs indicate hormonal disruption but whose symptoms do not respond fully to conventional hormone-focused treatment.

Modern Endocrine’s clinical model is built on the premise that metabolic and endocrine conditions rarely exist independently of one another. By combining gut microbiome data with hormone and metabolic panels, the clinic aims to identify patterns that a single-system approach might overlook. Patients working with the clinic on concerns such as estrogen dominance, thyroid irregularities, or blood sugar dysregulation may receive a recommendation for gut testing as part of their initial or ongoing evaluation.

The clinic’s Oklahoma City location serves as its primary hub for in-person care, while its telehealth infrastructure supports patients in states across the country who are seeking specialized guidance on gut, hormone, and metabolic health from a dual board-certified physician.

About Modern Endocrine

Modern Endocrine is an endocrinology clinic based in Oklahoma City, led by dual board-certified physician Dr. Cassie Smith. The clinic provides specialized care for adults dealing with hormone imbalance, fatigue, metabolic dysfunction, and related conditions. Services are available through in-person visits in Oklahoma City and via telehealth consultations across much of the United States.

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