In House M.D., Lisa Cuddy’s medical specialty is endocrinology.
Lisa Cuddy is played by Lisa Edelstein and serves as Dean of Medicine and hospital administrator at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. Her endocrinology background is stated in the series and reflects the specialty’s focus on hormones, glands, and metabolic regulation.
Cuddy’s administrative role puts her in frequent conflict with House. She values the hospital’s rules, budget, reputation, and legal responsibilities, while House regularly ignores protocol in pursuit of a diagnosis. Their clashes are a recurring source of drama and humor.
Endocrinology is sometimes confused with internal medicine generally or with diabetes care alone. Diabetes is an important area within endocrinology, but endocrinologists also treat thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, reproductive-hormone, and metabolic disorders.