Responsibilities

- Diagnose and manage endocrine disorders, including diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, pituitary disorders, adrenal disorders, osteoporosis, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and hormonal imbalances.

- Conduct outpatient consultations and provide inpatient endocrine care.

- Evaluate and interpret hormonal assays, laboratory investigations, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tests.

- Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress through regular follow-ups.

- Manage diabetes using oral medications, insulin therapy, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), where applicable.

- Counsel patients on lifestyle modification, nutrition, weight management, and preventive healthcare.

- Coordinate with physicians, surgeons, nephrologists, cardiologists, ophthalmologists, dietitians, and other specialists for multidisciplinary patient care.

- Manage endocrine emergencies such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), thyroid storm, adrenal crisis, and severe hypoglycemia.

- Maintain accurate medical records, discharge summaries, and clinical documentation.

- Ensure compliance with NABH standards, infection control protocols, patient safety guidelines, and hospital policies.

- Participate in CMEs, multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, research activities,



and quality improvement initiatives.

- Mentor junior doctors and healthcare professionals in endocrinology and diabetes management.

Qualifications Experience

- MBBS with MD / DNB in General Medicine

- DM / DrNB in Endocrinology

- Valid NMC / State Medical Council Registration

- Relevant experience as a Consultant Endocrinologist in a multispecialty or tertiary care hospital preferred

Skills Competencies

- Strong knowledge of endocrinology and metabolic disorders

- Expertise in diabetes management and hormonal disorders

- Excellent clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills

- Strong communication and patient counseling abilities

- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment

- Commitment to evidence-based medicine and quality patient care

- Positive documentation and presentation skills

- Ability to manage endocrine emergencies and complex clinical cases

Specialisation

- MBBS with MD / DNB in General Medicine DM / DrNB in Endocrinology

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📌 Consultant - Endocrinologist (Chennai)
🏢 Dr.Kamakshi Memorial Hospital
📍 Chennai