Endocrinology
The Endocrinology Department at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, specialises in diagnosing and managing hormone-related disorders. Our department boasts a highly qualified team, including a consultant endocrinologist, nutritionist, and podiatry, foot/eye screening all supported by state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
Our expert endocrinologists specialise in treating a variety of endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid issues, obesity and lipid disorders, growth abnormalities, male and female hormone imbalances, metabolic bone disorders, osteoporosis, and more. The department also collaborates with the neurosurgery team for managing pituitary gland disorders.
The Endocrinology Department at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, emphasises on preventing hormonal disorders by organising awareness campaigns for conditions like osteoporosis and diabetes to educate the general public.
Conditions We Treat
Our highly experienced endocrinologists offer comprehensive treatment for a range of metabolic conditions.
- Glycemic disorders/Diabetes Mellitus
- Thyroid (Hypo/Hyperthyroidism/Thyroiditis)
- Thyroid nodules
- Endocrine disorders of pregnancy
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome/menstrual irregularities
- Pituitary and adrenal dysfunction
- Hypogonadism, sexual dysfunction/male infertility
- Electrolyte disorders
- Water imbalance
- Obesity and lipid disorders
- Growth abnormalities
- Metabolic bone disorders
- Osteoporosis and calcium related disorders
- Menopause and related problems
- Neuroendocrine tumours/Thyroid cancers
Our Clinics
Our Endocrinology Department operates two specialised community-oriented clinics.
- Diabetic Clinic
- Metabolic Bone Unit
Diagnostic Tests
We offer a range of diagnostic tests, including:
- HbA1c
- FBS
- PPBS
- Lipid Profiles
- Thyroid Profile (T3, T4, TSH, Free T3, Free T4)
- Anti TPO antibodies
- Hormone Tests: FSH, LH, Prolactin, Estradiol, Testosterone, Sr Insulin, C peptide, beta hydroxybutyrate, sr cortisol, sr ACTH, Sr IGF1, Sr Growth hormone, 24 hr urine metanephrines, Sr PAC/PRA ratio
- MRI Brain for sella and parasellar area with dynamic contrast
- CECT Abdomen/Adrenals
- Calcium
- Sr Phosphate
- Sr Alkaline Phosphatase
- Vitamin D levels
- Intact PTH
- Nuclear scans -TC99
- Thyroid scan
- TC 99m MIBI scan for parathyroid gland
Advanced Diagnostics and Facilities
The Endocrinology Department at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostics and other advanced facilities.
- Hormonal tests conducted in Biochemistry lab
- Densitometer (Wall-mounted Holtain Stadiometer)
- CGMS – Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Dexa Bone-densitometer
- Radioiodine Therapy
Scientific and Clinical Papers Presented By Our Doctors:
- Extra Hepatic Portal Venous Obstruction in Children: Anthropometry, Growth hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factor-1. 1997
- B Cell Function and Insulin Sensitivity in Tropical Calcific pancreatitis from North India. April 1997
- Growth Charts are suitable for the evaluation of Indian children. 1998
- Ectopic Acth Syndrome due to Bronchial Carcinoid Tumour. Case report. 1998
- Coronary Heart Diseases in Diabetes. Role of Hyperglycemia and Hyperinsulinemia in 1995