Endocrinology Associates

To make an appointment with Jonven Attia, MD, please call
830.484.4204

Dr. Attia is board-certified in internal medicine and has an impressive educational background, including a multi-year endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism fellowship specializing in the care and treatment of this patient population. Having experienced diabetes firsthand and within her own family, she brings both clinical expertise and lived understanding to her practice. Her journey into endocrinology was shaped by a desire to help others navigate the complexities of hormone-related conditions with empathy and support.

Dr. Attia treats a wide range of endocrine disorders including diabetes, thyroid disease, adrenal and pituitary conditions, obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and hypogonadism. She is passionate about patient education and empowerment and works closely with individuals to help them better understand their condition and make informed decisions about their health. She values the long-term relationships she builds with patients and the teamwork involved in finding the treatment options and lifestyle changes that work best for each person.

Helping patients improve their health outcomes, such as lowering A1c levels or managing thyroid disease, is what she considers the most rewarding aspect of her role as an endocrinologist.

​To make an appointment with Kayla, please call
830.484.4204

Kayla Turner, MS, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian with experience caring for patients with a wide range of medical needs. Kayla earned her Master of Science in Nutrition and Metabolism from The University of Texas Medical Branch and her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Foods from Texas State University. Her clinical background includes transplant nutrition, gastrointestinal disorders, burns and complex wounds, cancer, malnutrition, cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, pediatrics, critical care, and general medical-surgical care.

Before joining GRMC, Kayla worked as a Transplant Dietitian with Methodist Healthcare System, providing nutrition assessment and counseling for patients before and after organ transplantation. She also previously served as a Clinical Dietitian with Sodexo, developing individualized nutrition plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to care for diverse and medically complex patients.

Who is eligible for Medical & Chronic Disease Nutrition Management?

• Adults age 18 and older
• A qualifying medical diagnosis
• A referral from a healthcare provider

Conditions We Help Manage

Diabetes and Metabolic Health

• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes
• Gestational diabetes
• Prediabetes
• Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults, or LADA
• Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS

Heart Health and Weight Management

• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Cardiovascular disease
• Weight management

Kidney Health

• Chronic kidney disease, stages 1–5
• Kidney stones

Digestive Health

• Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD
• Diverticulitis
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn

Liver Health

• Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD
• Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH

Services Currently NOT Offered

• Eating disorders
• Sports nutrition
• Oncology nutrition
• Enteral nutrition
• Parenteral nutrition
• Inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and celiac disease

Referral and Lab Information

A referral from your healthcare provider is required. Any additional lab tests must be ordered by your referring provider or primary care provider.