Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department POV
October 29, 2020Internal Medicine Department POV
October 29, 2020Endocrinology is a subspecialty of Internal Medicine. It deals with disorders of the endocrine system and its specific secretions called hormones. Although every organ system secretes and responds to hormones (including brain, lungs, heart, kidneys, skin and others), the clinical specialty of endocrinology focuses primarily on the endocrine organs, meaning the organs whose primary function is hormone secretion.
These organs include:
- Pituitary
- Thyroid
- Adrenals
- Ovaries
- Testes
- Pancreas
Scope of Services:
The Endocrinologist specializes in treating disorders of the endocrine system such as:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Thyroid disorders – Hypo / Hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules
- Pituitary gland disorders / tumors
- Sex hormone disorders
- Metabolic bone disease / osteoporosis
- Menstrual or fertility disorders
The department consists of:
- Endocrinologists
- Nuclear medicine facilities
- Diabetic educators / nurses
- Wound care nurse
- Dieticians
- Accurate, Fast & reliable lab results
- Wellness center – to lose weight & be healthy
