Endocrinology is a branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its specific secretions called hormones and diseases affecting it. The speciality focuses primarily on organs which secrete hormones (pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, testes and pancreas). Most common endocrine diseases are diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders (hyper, hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer), metabolic bone disease (osteoporosis, rickets), sexual hormonal disorders (hypogonadism, polycystic ovarian syndrome). New, emerging diagnostic techniques and continuous research are being utilised for treatment of people with endocrine and metabolic disorders.
Fortis Hospitals, Mumbai Diabetology and Endocrinology Department offers comprehensive care across the spectrum of endocrine dysfunctions. Patients (adult and paediatric) have access to diagnostic assessment (thyroid function, diabetes testing), medical treatment (diabetes, goitre, hypothyroidism) minimally invasive procedures (adrenalectomy, thyroidectomy) surgical interventions (bariatric) and cancer treatment (tumours of adrenaline, pituitary, neuroendocrine). Most diseases like obesity, diabetes, thyroid-disorders are chronic conditions requiring lifelong care, hence pivotal to our therapeutic process is the psychosocial and mental wellbeing support, health education and a robust patient-physician relationship to enable a longer and better quality of life.
We are pioneers in treatment of endocrine conditions presented with unusual symptoms. A huge body of work is available of admitted patients from across the country with confusing symptoms. These diagnostic dilemmas were assessed accurately, correct treatment initiated and patients completely cured from the complex condition and restored to good health.
Our Diabetology and Endocrinology multi-disciplinary team utilise a collaborative approach to ensure expert individualised care:
The team is ably supported by anaesthetists, intensive care specialists, infectious diseases specialists, radiologists and clinical pharmacologists.
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