Endocrinology Services

At our practice we have access to state of the art laboratory and imaging modalities (conventional radiology, MRI and nuclear medicine scanning) that allow for the diagnosis and management of an array of complex hormone diseases.

Disorders in endocrinology are usually due to hormone excess or deficiency involving one ore more of the endocrine glands in the body.

As a new patient to the practice, you will be thoroughly assessed for the presenting problems with in-house access to stress-electrocardiography and lung function testing if indicated. Necessary biochemical testing will follow with imaging planned when needed. This will genererally be followed up by a consultation focussed on discussing the results and formulating a treament plan.

For our diabetic patients we have highly trained diabetic educators as part of the team to ensure optimal education so that you will be empowered and confident in all aspects of your care.

Conditions Managed at Our Practice Include:

  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid disease
  • Cholesterol abnormalities
  • Pituitary disorders
  • Disorders of bone, calcium and parathyroid glands
  • Problems in growth and puberty
  • Hormone issues related to the menopause and hypogonadism (low sex hormones) in men and women
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and hirsutism
  • Adrenal diseases eg. Addison’s and incidentalomas
  • Endocrine causes of hypertension eg. phaechromocytomas
  • Neuroendocrine tumors

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