Endocrinology
Our clinic offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic tests to evaluate hormonal function and identify endocrine disorders quickly and accurately.
These include:
Laboratory Tests
- Thyroid function tests (TSH, Free T4, Free T3)
- Blood glucose and glycosylated Hemoglobin tests
- Insulin levels and C-peptide
- Cortisol and ACTH levels
- Prolactin, LH, FSH, and sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen, progesterone)
- Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- Lipid panel, Liver function Tests, Creatinine
- Vitamins
- Urinalysis, Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (ACR) in Urine
- 24 - hour urine Calcium
Radiological tests:
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Bone density scan (DEXA) for osteoporosis screening
- Body Composition Scan
- Computed Tomography (CT)
Procedures
- Thyroid nodule fine needle aspiration (FNA), Thyroid Cancer Mutation Panel
- Adrenal Venous Sampling (AVS)
- Surgery: Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy and Adrenalectomy
Alongside clinical practice, our team is actively engaged in clinical research, ensuring the integration of up-to-date medical knowledge and innovative approaches into everyday patient care.
Participation in research allows us to:
- Continuously update clinical knowledge and base treatments on the latest scientific evidence;
- Contribute to the advancement of the international scientific community;
- Provide high-quality and forward-looking medical services.
Our mission is to maintain a close connection between clinical practice and clinical research, serving the long-term goal of continuously improving the quality of medicine.
Overview
Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that deals with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its hormones. The endocrine system includes glands such as the thyroid, adrenal, pituitary gland, pancreas and ovaries or testes, which produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, reproduction, and other vital functions.
An endocrinologis is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders related to the endocrine system, which includes glands that produce hormones. In clinical practice, endocrinologists manage a wide range of hormonal conditions that affect metabolism, growth, development, reproduction, and overall health.
Endocrinologists manage the following conditions:
- Diabetes Mellitus (e.g.Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes)
- Thyroid Disorders (e.g. Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, goiter)
- Osteoporosis & Bone Disorders (e.g.parathyroid dysfunction, vitamin D deficiency)
- Adrenal Gland Disorders (e.g. Cushing’s syndrome, Addison’s disease etc.)
- Pituitary Gland Disorders(e.g. acromegaly, prolactinoma)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) & other reproductive hormone imbalances
- Obesity & Metabolic Disorders
An endocrinologist works closely with patients to adjust medications and support lifestyle changes, and, together with a nutritionist, provides dietary guidance for managing metabolic conditions.
They also collaborate with primary care physicians, cardiologists, nephrologists, and gynecologists to ensure comprehensive care, and refer patients for surgery when necessary, such as thyroidectomy in cases of thyroid cancer.