Endocrinology Clinic
Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, pharmacists, and diabetes educators provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of endocrine diseases in adults and adolescents. We strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based care while also providing advanced training for the next generation of internal medicine physicians.
Our services include comprehensive evaluation and treatment for:
Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Vinendra Gupta, MD
MAHEC Endocrinology Clinic
123-A Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-3500
Dr. Gupta is an Endocrinologist with more than 25 years of experience. Initially, he trained in India where he had extensive experience with a variety of Endocrine disorders, including pituitary and thyroid conditions. He then participated in an Endocrinology Fellowship at the University of Minnesota where he conducted research on pancreatic islet cells. Endocrinology is Dr. Gupta's passion due to the intricacies of the Endocrine systems that do so much in our bodies. He finds that there is a lot of confusion and uncertainty amongst people with endocrine disorders and he aims to help patients understand their medical condition(s) and work with them to find the best possible treatment. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gupta has lived in Asheville, NC, for almost 25 years. His wife runs a Neurology practice locally and their two sons were raised in Asheville. Outside of work, he likes to garden, hike, and paint. Recently, he picked up pickleball as a new hobby.
Rebecca Lockwood, ARNP, CDE
MAHEC Endocrinology Clinic
123-A Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-3500
Rebecca is Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Educator who has been practicing for over 10 years in the field of Endocrinology. She started her career working in Pediatric Endocrinology focusing mainly on patients with Type 1 Diabetes. She then transitioned to the adult Endocrinology spectrum and is very passionate about serving people with all endocrine concerns, including thyroid health. Rebecca’s main focus is diabetes education and helping patients navigate their personalized diabetes journey. She works with the latest technology in diabetes care, including insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitors. Rebecca loves the mountains, enjoys hiking with her family, and appreciates the welcoming community of Western North Carolina.
Stephen Weinrib, MD
MAHEC Endocrinology Clinic
123-A Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-3500
Dr. Weinrib has practiced general adult endocrinology in Asheville since 2002, after first practicing in his hometown of Montgomery, AL, for five years. He has long taught healthcare professionals-in-training, given professional lectures and community talks, conducted clinical research, and provided endocrine care for the uninsured in Buncombe (ABCCM), Henderson, and Polk (The Free Clinics) counties over the last two decades. Dr. Weinrib enjoys educating patients about their endocrine conditions and offering options for individualized treatment. He has a special interest in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and the many forms of diabetes mellitus. He looks forward to expanding MAHEC’s endocrine services across WNC through partnerships, technology, and innovation.
