Endocrinology
The Department of Endocrinology provides comprehensive, patient centred care for disorders of hormones and metabolism for adults. We diagnose and manage conditions involving the pancreas, thyroid, pituitary, adrenal glands, parathyroid glands, and metabolic systems. Our emphasis is on individualized, pragmatic, cost-effective evidence based medicine, compassionate care, and long term follow up.
Commitment to Care
The department is committed to ethical practice, affordability, continuity of care and holistic healing modelling on the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. We strive to address not only physical illness but also the emotional, spiritual and social needs of patients living with endocrine disorders.
Scope of Services/Diagnosis and Treatments
- Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1, Type 2, Pancreatic, Gestational diabetes and other rare forms of diabetes) - Thyroid Disorders - hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, goitre, thyroiditis
- Pituitary Disorders - acromegaly, prolactinoma, hypopituitarism Cushing’s disease
- Adrenal Disorders - adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, Conn's Syndrome, pheochromocytoma
- Metabolic Bone Diseases – osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, other metabolic bone disorders
- Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and other reproductive endocrine disorders (in coordination with gynecology)
- Adolescent Endocrinology (in coordination with Paediatrics)
- Parathyroid & Calcium Disorders – hyperparathyroidism, hypocalcaemia, osteoporosis
Quality emergency care is just a call away
Patient Education and Support
Diabetes self-management
education
Nutrition counselling and
meal planning
Foot care and complication
screening
Long term follow-up for chronic endocrine conditions
Awareness programs, cookery competitions
Community-based screening for diabetes
Facilities
Integrated diabetes clinic with focus on comprehensive diabetes care. Comprehensive hormonal and biochemical laboratory servicesDynamic endocrine function tests
Imaging support including ultrasound, CT scan
Point of care glucose monitoring and HbA1c testing
Individualised, guideline based medical management
Multidisciplinary care involving dietitians, diabetes educators, surgeons, radiologists and obstetricians
Strong focus on patient education, self-management and lifestyle modification
Community-based care for diabetes in collaboration with community medicine department
Training and Academic Activities
- Teaching and training of postgraduate trainees in internal medicine and family medicine
- Clinical case discussions and CME programmes
Appointment/OP Timings
| Timings | Days |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday to Friday |
Diabetes Clinic
| OP | Timings | Days |
|---|---|---|
| OP Number 151 | 08:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Monday to Saturday |
Telephone extension: 332
