Endocrinology

Endocrinology

About

Endocrinology

The Department of Endocrinology at SDM Medical College, Dharwad established in the year 2014,  is one of the reputed Centers in North Karnataka for the management of diabetes, thyroid and other endocrine problems. The Department of Endocrinology offers advanced hormonal evaluation and dynamic testing for various endocrine and metabolic disorders backed by state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratories. The department deals with problems related to Diabetes mellitus, Thyroid disorders (goitre, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism), Irregular menstrual cycles, PCOS,  Obesity, Short stature Diabetes in young, Gestational diabetes mellitus, post Menopausal symptoms, Osteoporosis, Adrenal problems( Cushings's disease, Addison's disease), Delayed or early puberty, Pituitary tumors, electrolyte disturbances, hirsutism, Genetic Disorders, Recurrent kidney stones. Clinical and basic science research has always been at the forefront of our priorities.

Endocrinology

Teaching Program

The department has well trained nursing staff for providing diabetes education to our patients. We conduct regular insulin education programs to the nursing staff of the hospital. Regular diabetes and diabetic foot management training programs are being conducted for the MBSS interns.  Regular CMEs on diabetes and thyroid has been conducted as part of World Diabetes Day and World Thyroid Day.

Our Faculty

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