The department was initiated during the period 1989-90. Some of the key milestones were

• Part of a multinational phase 3 clinical trials

• Procurement of Dexa Bone-densitometer in 2002 aided in better diagnosis.

• Supports major surgeries and procedures for diabetic patients. (Eg: Renal transplant CABG)

• Cross functional team structuring with the department of neurosurgery for the management of Pituitary gland ailments

• Handles complex pituitary problems

• All kinds of metabolic bone diseases are managed and treated.

• Hyper-parathirodism various other thyroid conditions such as Cancer, Autoimmune disease, Goiter, etc are treated. The Gamma Camera and Isotops studies have aided in the diagnosis and management of these disorders. 

• Radio iodine therapy is a part of the available armamentarium of the clinicians in this department.

• Evaluation of type I and type II diabetes.

The department runs two specific community oriented clinics

• Diabetic clinic

• Metabolic bone unit 

Presently research and training initiatives undertaken by the department are

• Phase II Diabetic Nephropathy

• Phase III – 2 Multinational Ostioporosis trials 

Scientific and Clinical Papers presented are 

• Extra Hepatic Portal Venous Obstruction in Children: Anthropometry, Growth hormone and Insulin like Growth Factor-1. ,1997

• B Cell Function and Insulin Sensitivity in Tropical Calcific pancreatitis from North India. April 1997

• Growth Charts suitable for evaluation of India children. 1998.

• Ectopic Acth Syndrom due to Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor. Case report. 1998.

• Coronary Heart Diseases in Diabetes. Role of Hyperglycemia and Hyperinsulinemia in 1995

Diagnostics, Facilities & Treatment

• Hormonal tests, which are done in Bio-chemistry

• Densitometer / Wall mounted holtain Statiometer and CGMS - Continuos Glucose Monitoring System.

Community outreach programme include

• Osteoporosis awareness 

• Diabetes education