Who is an Endocrinologist?

Endocrinologists are the medical professionals who are qualified to diagnose and treat medical conditions that affect the glands and hormonal imbalances in the endocrine system. Diseases related to organs like pituitary, ovaries, thyroid, adrenals, testes, and pancreas can be treated by an Endocrinologist.

What are the qualifications of an Endocrinologist?

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be an Endocrinologist:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Endocrinology
• FRCP - Endocrinology
• MSc. - Endocrinology & Diabetes
• MCh - Endocrine Surgery
• CCT - Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus
• Diplomate in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
• DM - Endocrinology
• DNB - Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism
• MRCP (UK)
• Fellow of American College of Endocrinology(FACE)
• MD - (Medicine - Endocrinology)
• PhD - Endocrinology & Metabolism

How often should I visit an Endocrinologist?

If an individual is suffering from any of the hormonal imbalance diseases or endocrine gland diseases or medical conditions, then he/she should visit Endocrinologists once every 3 months or as directed by the doctor. However, a healthy person can visit Endocrinologists once every 6 months.

What medical conditions or diseases can be diagnosed and treated by Endocrinologists?

An Endocrinologist can diagnose and treat the following diseases:

• Diabetes
• Hypothyroidism
• Hypoglycemia
• Goiters
• Grave’s disease
• Adrenal disorders
• Addison’s disease
• Acromegaly
• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• Metabolic syndrome
• Low testosterone
• Thyroiditis
• Turner syndrome
• Obesity

Apart from the above medical conditions, there are many other diseases that can be treated by an Endocrinologist.

Can Endocrinologist treat diabetes?

Yes, Endocrinologists can diagnose and treat diabetes. They help diabetic patients in managing and learning all about diabetes. They also provide medications and suggest lifestyle modifications to control diabetes.

Can Endocrinologist cure obesity?

Obesity can be caused by either hormonal imbalance or metabolic problems. Obesity can cause thyroid, adrenal, ovarian, and pituitary disorders. Endocrinologists can diagnose and treat obesity with the help of lifestyle modifications, physical exercises, diet changes, and medications.

What surgeries can be performed by an Endocrinologist?

Endocrinologists diagnose and treat endocrine disorders with the help of therapeutic drugs and lifestyle modifications. Endocrine surgeons are the ones who can perform surgeries to treat and cure endocrine disorders.