Endocrinology

About the Specialty

Committed to Empowering Lives through Comprehensive Care and Cutting-Edge Expertise. The Department of Endocrinology at MGMCH is a dedicated department for conditions related to hormones.

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The team here comprises endocrinologists, diabetic educators, dietitians, nurses, and support staff. We take pride in being one of the few non-government institutes in India where specialized procedures like Adrenal Vein Sampling (AVS) & Bilateral Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling (BIPSS) are performed as and when required.

We assist our patients with treatment plans like hormonal therapy, dietary counseling, and lifestyle modifications. Our team designs effective and personalized treatment plans for various endocrine conditions like diabetes, obesity, thyroid, PCOS, and osteoporosis, as well as less common, and complex hormonal disorders related to adrenals, pituitary, disorder of sex differentiation, reproductive problems, etc.

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HOD Massege

Dr. SK Sharma

Head & Professor

Departments of Endocrinology

The Department of Endocrine at MGMCH, Jaipur is dedicated to improve lives by providing highest quality care for management of hormonal disorder including the rare ones.

Our department is well equipped with experienced and enthusiastic faculty members. We are focussed on patient-centered care with compassion and utmost proficiency.

Specialty Clinics

Pediatric Endocrinology

We have onboard, specialists in diagnoses and treatment of multiple endocrine disorders like Growth disorder, delayed and precocious puberty, differences in sex development, etc.

Endocrine Oncology Clinic

To plan and provide the best possible treatment to our patients, our experts co-ordinate with experts in medical and surgical oncology at MGMCH. This collaboration helps in providing effective treatment to patients with cancers arising from the endocrine system such as the thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, parathyroid glands, and other hormone-producing gland.

Type 1 Diabetes Clinic

Our team of experts educates and supports our patients and their families to efficaciously manage Type 1 Diabetes. Our healthcare professionals support our patients with insulin therapy, blood glucose monitoring, nutrition and diet counselling, exercise and physical activity guidance, and psychological support.

Thyroid Clinic

Our team of experts have proficiency in the diagnosis and management of thyroid-related disorders- Hyperthyroidism / Hypothyroidism / Thyroid nodule / Thyroid cancers. Our team collaborates with other medical specialities, including nuclear medicine, surgical oncology, and medical oncology, to treat thyroid disease holistically. Patient’s progress is monitored during follow up appointments and treatment plans are adjust as needed.

Diabetic Foot Clinic

Diabetes has an adverse impact on the feet of a patient. At MGMCH we have a specialized diabetic foot clinic. The team, which includes endocrinologists, wound care specialists, plastic surgeons, and diabetes educators, addresses the unique needs and challenges associated with diabetes-related foot complications.

Core Competencies

Patient care

Our biggest strength lies in providing compassionate, appropriate, and effective treatment to our patients.

Medical knowledge

Our specialists possess in-depth knowledge about established and emerging biomedical, clinical, and cognate sciences and how that knowledge can be applied to patient care.

Practice-based learning and improvement

Using scientific evidence, our doctors can appraise and improve their patient care practices, and investigate and evaluate their practices.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Healthcare providers in our department demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, enabling them to exchange information and work together with patients, their families, and other healthcare workers.

Professionalism

In addition to adhering to ethical principles, we show sensitivity to the needs of diverse patient profiles.

System-based practice

It is evident in our staff's responsiveness to the larger context and system of healthcare, as well as their ability to effectively utilize system resources to provide the best possible care.

Diagnostic and Clinical Services

  • Hormonal laboratory where all kinds of hormonal tests are done
  • Diabetic foot lab
  • DXA Scan
  • All kind of SPECT and PET based imaging
  • Adrenal Vein Sampling: AVS is a procedure to identify the source of excess Hormone in primary aldosteronism, by sampling blood from the adrenal veins.
  • Bilateral Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling: BIPSS is a highly specialized diagnostic tool in the workup of Cushing syndrome. It is the most accurate procedure in the differential diagnosis of hypercortisolism of pituitary or ectopic origin.
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Aims and Objectives

  • To accurately diagnose and treat various endocrine disorders
  • To provide integrated and comprehensive care for patients
  • To educate patient and families about the management of their conditions
  • Continuous quality improvement
  • To raise awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders

Treatments

At the Department of Endocrinology of MGMCH, We invest our efforts and expertise to detect and treat various types of Ailments

  • Diabetes: Type-1 & Type-2
  • Thyroid Disorder
  • Growth Disorder (Short Stature / Tall Stature)
  • Early Puberty / Delayed Puberty
  • Rickets & bone disorders
  • Osteoporosis
  • PCOD/ Hirsutism
  • Diabetic foot
  • Endocrine Oncology
    1. Pituitary tumors
    2. Adrenal tumors
    3. Parathyroid tumors
    4. Thyroid cancer
  • Obesity
  • Cushing Syndrome
  • Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma
  • Premature Ovarian failure

Procedures

Our center is one of the very few where special procedures and interventions are performed to diagnose and treat complex endocrine disorders. Some of these procedures include:

Dynamic Hormonal Testing
  • Growth hormone deficiency - Clonidine Stimulation test
  • Growth hormone excess – Oral glucose suppression test
  • Water deprivation test
  • Glucocorticoid excess
    1. ONDST
    2. LDDST
    3. HDDST
  • Mineralocorticoid excess – Saline infusion test
  • Critical sampling for hypoglycemia
  • HCG stimulation test
  • GnRH agonist stimulation test
  • TmP/ GFR
  • Adrenal Vein Sampling (AVS)
  • Bilateral Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling (BIPSS)
  • DXA Scan

These special procedures are performed by our team of skilled endocrinologists

Facilities

All healthcare solutions under one roof

  • OPD Consultation: -Mon to sat, OPD hours: -9am to 4pm
  • Daycare
  • Health Checkups
  • IPD Services 24x7
  • 24x7 Services Pharmacy
  • 24x7 Services Clinical Laboratory Services
  • 24x7 Services Ambulance

24x7 Radiology & Imaging Services

  • DXA Scan
  • Thyroid Scan
  • Parathyroid Scan
  • MRI Machine- Advanced 3 tesla MRI
  • CT Scan-16 Slice CT scan
  • SPECT/PET based imaging
  • Computerized Radiology (CR) System
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray
  • Doppler Studies

Our Associated Doctors

FAQs

Endocrinology is a branch of Medicine focused on the Endocrine system. The Endocrine system compressive of glands which regulate your hormone.

If you have any of the following conditions, you may benefit from seeing an Endocrinologist:

  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Parathyroid Disorders
  • Pituitary Disorders
  • Adrenal Disorders
  • Bone Disorders
  • Growth & Puberty Disorders

  • Blood test – Most Endocrine conditions can easily be detected with routine blood tests that can be performed by your primary care provider.
  • Genetic testing
  • Imaging (MRI, CT scan, Thyroid scan)
  • Urine Testing

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