Virtual Endocrine Care in Wisconsin
Online Endocrinologist in Wisconsin
Booked Directly, Not Through a Referral Chain
Thyroid, PCOS, perimenopause, insulin resistance and weight, evaluated by a triple board-certified endocrinologist. Seen by secure video from anywhere in Wisconsin, with no referral required, and rated 5.0 by verified patients.
Virtual self-pay care for patients across Wisconsin. Initial consultation: $435. No referral required. Consultations available in English and Spanish.
No Referral, No Authorization, No Drive
Getting to an endocrinologist in Wisconsin often means a referral first, then a place in a queue, then a drive to wherever the specialist practices. Each of those steps is reasonable on its own. Together, they are why people who know something is wrong wait a year to have it looked at properly, and why a thyroid dose set years ago never gets revisited.
Apex Endo Health works differently. You book directly rather than through a referral, you are seen by video rather than in a clinic, and you see the same physician at every visit.
You May Benefit From a Virtual Endocrinologist If
- You have been told you need a referral before anyone will look at the problem
- You have been on the same thyroid dose for years with no reassessment
- Your results were called normal and your symptoms were not discussed
- Weight has changed in a way that does not match what you are eating or doing
- You have two or more hormonal conditions and no one is looking at them together
- The nearest specialist is far enough away that follow-up keeps slipping
- You want the reasoning explained, not only the conclusion
Conditions Treated Across Wisconsin
Thyroid Conditions
Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, and nodules, evaluated through antibodies, symptom history, nutrient status, and how you actually function on your current dose.
Online Thyroid DoctorPCOS
Cycle irregularity, hair and skin changes, fertility questions, and the insulin and metabolic side that standard treatment often leaves alone.
Virtual PCOS TreatmentInsulin Resistance and Prediabetes
Commonly present for years before it is named, and commonly the reason weight and energy have changed. Early identification changes what treatment is appropriate.
Insulin Resistance TreatmentPerimenopause and Menopause
Changes to sleep, mood, cycles, and metabolism that frequently begin years before periods stop and are frequently dismissed. Hormone therapy is considered where it is clinically appropriate.
Online Menopause DoctorMedical Weight Management
Weight treated as an endocrine and metabolic question, with the underlying cause investigated before a treatment is chosen.
Online Weight Loss DoctorNot a Med Spa, and Not a Prescription Platform
A board-certified endocrinologist directs your care. Not a med spa, not a generalized provider working from a protocol, and not a questionnaire scored by software.
- A full endocrine evaluation by a physician, not a form scored by software
- Labs read against your symptoms and your history, not only a reference range
- Conditions assessed together, because in endocrinology they usually are connected
- Continuity with one specialist rather than whoever the rotation assigns
- Time enough to ask everything you came in with
- A straight answer when a medication is not indicated
What Patients Say
"She is a very knowledgeable and compassionate professional. I highly recommend her for any patient with serious endocrine problem."Verified patient
"Very congenial and explained everything in layman's terms. Outstanding doctor and would recommend."Verified patient
"Knowledgeable helpful & patient Doctor with clear communication"Verified patient
Rated 5.0 across more than 30 verified patient reviews. Read all reviews on Zocdoc. Individual results vary.
Two Ways to Work With Dr. Bernal Riera
A Single Comprehensive Consultation
A full endocrine evaluation, your labs interpreted in context, and a plan you understand. Suitable if you want a specialist opinion, a second opinion, or a direction to take back to your own physician.
Ongoing Membership
For conditions that need adjusting rather than a one-off answer. Comprehensive Endocrine Care covers thyroid, menopause, PCOS, and hormone symptoms at $185 per month. Metabolic Health covers weight, insulin resistance, and diabetes at $225 per month. Both include regular check-ins, direct messaging between visits, and discounted additional visits.
How It Works
- Book directly. No referral and no insurance authorization.
- Send your history and recent labs before the visit so the appointment is spent on your case.
- Meet Dr. Bernal Riera by secure video from home, anywhere in Wisconsin.
- Leave with a plan and the reasoning behind it, and follow up as your case requires.
Meet Dr. María Bernal Riera
Dr. María Bernal Riera is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, and Obesity Medicine, completed her endocrinology fellowship at the University of Florida, is a principal investigator on ongoing Graves' disease research, and sees patients in English and Spanish. That range matters because the thyroid, metabolic, and weight concerns patients arrive with are rarely separable, and treating them as separate referrals is how the connection between them gets missed.
Specialist Care Designed Around You, Not Insurance Limitations
Practicing outside of insurance means the appointment is long enough to take a complete history, and the plan follows your case rather than a payer's authorization rules.
Pricing and Self-Pay Disclosure
Apex Endo Health is a self-pay practice and does not bill insurance. The initial comprehensive consultation is $435 and follow-up visits are $350. Memberships are $185 or $225 per month depending on which fits your case. A superbill is provided on request for out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA funds are generally accepted.
Dr. Bernal Riera is licensed in Wisconsin, Florida, New York, and Minnesota. All visits are conducted by secure video, so patients anywhere in Wisconsin are seen from home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral from my primary care clinic?
No. You can book directly with Apex Endo Health regardless of what your local system requires for its own internal referrals.
Where would my labs be drawn?
At a laboratory convenient to you in Wisconsin. Orders are sent to the facility you choose, and results are reviewed with you during a visit rather than left in a portal.
Can this replace my primary care physician?
No, and it is not intended to. This is specialist endocrine care that works alongside primary care. Notes can be shared with your physician at your request.
I searched for an endocrinologist near me and found nothing close. Is this an alternative?
Yes, and for most endocrine conditions it is a complete one. The evaluation rests on history, laboratory interpretation and clinical reasoning, none of which require you to be in the room, so any endocrinologist licensed in Wisconsin is effectively near you. If a physical examination or a procedure is needed, you will be told and referred. More questions are answered on the FAQ page.
Does insurance cover this?
No. The practice is self-pay. A superbill is available on request, which many plans will apply toward out-of-network benefits, and HSA and FSA funds are generally accepted. Reimbursement depends on your own plan.
Will medication be prescribed?
Only where the evaluation supports it. Nothing is promised ahead of a visit, and being told that a medication is not the right next step is a legitimate result of a proper specialist assessment.
Book a Wisconsin Endocrinology Consultation
If a referral requirement or a drive has been standing between you and a specialist, neither one applies here.