ENDOCRINE CONDITIONS
What is Endocrinology?
Endocrinology is the study of medicine which relates to the diseases of the endocrine system, especially abnormalities in the production of chemicals known as hormones. There are many hormones produced by multiple different glands. The commonly known glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals and pancreas, as well as the testes and ovaries. There are many less well-known endocrine organs including the stomach and bone. The hormones produced by the various glands are sent into the blood stream to affect various tissues throughout the body. This leads to a wide range of effects on physiology and metabolism. The actions on the body include effects on metabolic rate, blood sugar control, weight management, growth, reproduction, and sexual development.
Dr Chen is a specialist at managing Endocrine Disorders including:
DIABETES MELLITUS AND PREDIABETES
Type 1 (Autoimmune), Type 2, MODY, LADA
Invidualised therapy depending on your needs and lifestyle
Comprehensive screening to prevent known diabetes complications
Holistic management to optimise the patient journey
OBESITY & METABOLIC DISORDERS
Personalised weight management plan including lipid and blood pressure control
Pharmacological therapy
OSTEOPOROSIS AND METABOLIC BONE DISORDERS
Management of osteopenia and osteoporosis
Calcium, phosphate, vitamin D disorders
THYROID DISORDERS
Over and under active thyroid conditions
Thyroid nodules
Thyroid cancer treatment and surveillance
ENDOCRINE CONDITIONS DURING PREGNANCY
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Thyroid disorders
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
Acne, hirsutism
Oligo-ammenorhoea
Weight management
PITUITARY DISORDERS
Investigation and management of pituitary tumours and other pituitary conditions
Hypopituitarism
Hypothalamic conditions
GENERAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
Hypogonadism, including menopause and testosterone deficiency