Erjola Balliu, MD, sees both adults and children in her Endocrinology practice. Dr. Balliu (pronounced bal-ee-oo) specializes in treating diabetes as well as adrenal, thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, growth, obesity, osteoporosis, transgender and puberty issues. What is your patient care philosophy? I aim to provide the best care for every patient and treat everyone with respect.What would you like people to know about you as a physician? I truly care about patients and like to care for them as my own family.Why did you decide to become a physician? I have always wanted to help people and make them feel better.What do you enjoy most about working with patients? I find great satisfaction in seeing patients get better and knowing that I am making a difference in their lives.When did you know you wanted to be a doctor? I’ve always known I wanted to be a doctor, since age 5. How does your work improve lives? I encourage and educate patients to better themselves and help them to make better decisions.