Endocrinology and Metabolism




Vision:To be a leading center of excellence in endocrinology, dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of endocrine disorders through innovative research, exceptional patient care, and comprehensive education.

Mission:The mission of the Endocrinology Department is to improve the health and well-being of individuals affected by endocrine disorders by:

  1. Providing High-Quality Patient Care: Delivering compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based medical care to patients with endocrine and metabolic conditions.
  2. Advancing Research: Conducting cutting-edge research to deepen the understanding of endocrine diseases and develop innovative treatments and therapies.
  3. Educating Future Leaders: Offering robust educational programs and training for medical students, residents, fellows, and healthcare professionals to foster the next generation of leaders in endocrinology.
  4. Community Engagement: Engaging with and educating the community to promote awareness, prevention, and early detection of endocrine disorders.
  5. Collaborative Approach: Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic and integrated care for patients.

Through these commitments, the Endocrinology Department strives to make significant contributions to the field of endocrinology and to the overall health of the community.

Faculty:

Photo Name & Qualifications Designation Contact & Email

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Dr. Shivani Sidana
MBBS, M.D. Medicine, D.M. Endocrinology
Assistant Professor
shivani66sidana@gmail.com

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Dr. Kirandeep Kaur
MBBS, MD(Medicine), DM(Endocrinology)
Assistant Professor
kiran92mangat@gmail.com

Services:

1. Outpatient Clinics:
- Comprehensive evaluation and management of endocrine disorders
- Specialized clinics for diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, and more
- Personalized diabetes education and management plans
- Insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
- Nutritional counseling and lifestyle modification support
- Diagnostic testing and treatment for pituitary and adrenal disorders like cushing disease, acromegaly, pheochromocytoma, adrenal insufficiency, hyperaldosteronism etc.
- Menopause management and counseling
2. Inpatient Services:
   - Hospital-based care for patients with acute endocrine conditions
   - Coordination with other departments for multidisciplinary care
3. Diagnostic Services:
- Advance DEXA scans with Hologic (Horizon A) machine which is latest in technology till date for bone density measurement to check bone health and diagnose osteoporosis.
- Endocrinology Laboratory with facility of measuring serum and urine osmolality with freezing point osmometer  to diagnose diabetes insipidus, SIADH, CSW etc. 
- Provision for sensors for 24 hours continuous glucose monitoring and real time glucose monitoring for better diagnosis of glycaemic pattern and glycaemic  variability.
Special Clinics:   - 
1. Young endocrinology Clinic on Wednesday:
- For diagnosing endocrinology disorders in patients less than 30 years of age-
- Growth disorders-evaluation of short stature and growth hormone therapy in indicated patients.
- Evaluation of tall stature
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Congenital hypothyroidism, Juvenile hypo/hyperthyroidism
- Rickets; vitamin d deficiency, vitamin D resistant ( familial, hypophosphatemic, CKD, RTA)
- Pubertal disorders- early or delayed development of secondary sexual characterestics.
- Management of hormonal deficiencies, including testosterone and estrogen replacement
- Abnormal genital development 
- Gender dysphorias
2. Obesity clinic on Fridays:
   - Comprehensive weight management programs
   - Bariatric surgery evaluation and follow-up care
   - Lifestyle and nutritional counseling
 

OPD Schedule:

Consultants Day of Week
Dr. Shivani Sidana
Endocrinology OPD: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
 
Special OPD:
Pediatric and Young Endocrinology Clinic : Wednesday.
Obesity Clinic: Friday

Projects

Title Principal Investigator Co Investigator Collaboration, if any (Department and institute) Funding Agency Projects Status

Expansion planned for the future:

Vision include strategic epansion of department facilities in form of dedicated endocrinology lab for accurate and precise hormonal testing and separate foot care lab for assessment and pevention of diabetic foot ulcers.