Endocrine care

Our experienced team of endocrinologists and endocrine surgeons specialise in treating a range of thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal conditions, including hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer and diabetes.

About endocrinology

We treat patients with a range of endocrine conditions including diabetes, disease of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, adrenal disease, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Our endocrine unit is well-established and has been treating patients for over 20 years.

Our endocrine team includes consultant endocrinologists, consultant endocrine surgeons and diabetes experts who are leaders in their fields. They are supported by specialist nurses and dietitians.

Our endocrine multidisciplinary team meet regularly to discuss complex cases. This means each case is reviewed by a whole team of experts, so you can be given the best possible diagnosis and treatment. The endocrine multidisciplinary team is led by Prof Fausto Palazzo, Consultant Endocrine Surgeon.

Endocrinology

Endocrinology is the field of medicine that relates to endocrine glands and the hormones that are produced in them. Conditions relating to glands and hormones can be complex and difficult to identify, often needing specialist tests and examinations before a diagnosis can be made. Our specialised endocrinology team work closely with colleagues across the hospital to diagnose and treat a wide rangy of endocrine conditions.

Endocrine surgery

Our endocrine surgeons work within a multi-disciplinary team of specialists to provide the best possible service for the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of all endocrine surgical conditions. The team includes specialists in medical endocrinology, radiology, anaesthesia and pathology. The lead surgeons also head up endocrine surgery units at high profile London teaching hospitals, and have been using laparoscopic ‘keyhole’ techniques for endocrine surgery for over 15 years

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Related endocrine conditions

Our private endocrinologists can treat patients with a range of endocrine conditions, including:

Thyroid conditions

The thyroid gland, in the neck, produces a vital hormone called thyroxine. The gland may be overactive, underactive, form nodules (abnormal tissue) or enlarge to cause a swelling in the neck (goitre).

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Parathyroid conditions

The parathyroid gland (also found in the neck) produces the parathyroid hormone (PTH). If too much of this hormone is released, it can cause problems with tiredness, abdominal pain and pancreatitis.

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Adrenal conditions

The adrenal glands are small glands, found at the top of the kidneys, that produce adrenaline and cortisol. If you have an adrenal gland disorder, the glands may not be making the correct amount of these hormones, causing nodules or tumours.

Pancreatic disease

The pancreas is a small organ, found behind the stomach and below the ribcage, which produces the hormone insulin.

Salivary (parotid and submandibular) disease

The parotid and submandibular glands make up the salivary glands found in front of and below each ear. Lumps can develop, causing discomfort for patients.

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Related endocrine treatments

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Why choose us for endocrinology

At Cromwell Hospital, we understand the needs of those with endocrine conditions and offer:

  • multidisciplinary care – consultants and experts from different specialties meet regularly to review complex cases to ensure the best possible care
  • state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and screening
  • diabetes support – a complete range of services for diabetics including additional support from a diabetes nurse and dietitians
  • extensive expertise – our endocrine surgery unit have been treating patients for over two decades, using the latest keyhole surgical techniques

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Our private endocrinologists and endocrine surgeons

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Dr Khalid Ahmed

/ Consultant Endocrinologist

Endocrinology and diabetes mellitus

Clinical interests: General endocrinology, thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus, obesity, polycystic ovarian disease and hirsutism, calcium disorders, and pituitary disease.

Languages spoken: Arabic/English

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Dr Harvinder Chahal

/ Consultant Endocrinologist

Endocrinology and diabetes mellitus

Clinical interests: All endocrine and diabetes conditions. Thyroid, adrenal, prolactin and pituitary diseases, obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), hirsutism, diabetes and complications, parathyroid, calcium, vitamin D and bone metabolism, lipid disorders, hypertension, cardiovascular risk reduction and neuroendocrine tumours.

Languages spoken: English

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Dr Nida Chammas

/ Consultant Endocrinologist

Endocrinology and diabetes mellitus

Clinical interests: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, insulin pump, diabetic neuropathy and the diabetic foot, all diabetic emergencies and complications. General and complex endocrine patients, hypothalamus and pituitary patients, obesity, thyroid, thyroid in pregnancy, parathyroid and calcium disorders, adrenal and gonadal dysfunction, diabetic foot, polycystic ovary syndrome, hirsutism, menstrual disorders, electrolyte disturbances and all aspects of general endocrinology.

Languages spoken: Arabic/English

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Miss Aimee Di Marco

/ Consultant Endocrine & Thyroid Surgeon

General surgery, Endocrine

Clinical interests: Adrenal diseases (including cancer, incidentaloma, nodules, Conn's, Cushing's and phaeochromocytoma) and adrenal surgery, parathyroid diseases (primary and renal hyperparathyroidism, unlocalised and recurrent disease, parathyroid cancer) and parathyroid surgery, thyroid disease (thyroid cancer, goitre, thyroid nodules, Graves' disease) and thyroid surgery, thyroglossal cyst.

Languages spoken: English

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Professor Dae Kim

/ Consultant ENT Surgeon

Ear, nose and throat surgery, Adult, Head & neck oncology

Clinical interests: Complex head and neck surgery, minimally-invasive and robotic thyroid and parathyroid surgery, voice and laryngeal problems.

Languages spoken: English/Korean

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Professor Fausto Palazzo

/ Consultant Endocrine Surgeon

General surgery, Endocrine

Clinical interests: Thyroid disease and surgery, parathyroid disease and surgery, adrenal disease and surgery, quality assurance in endocrine surgery

Languages spoken: English/Italian

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Miss Bareen Shah

/ Breast and Endocrinology Surgeon

General surgery, Breast surgery, Endocrine

Clinical interests: Breast disorders including benign and non-benign cancer, Thyroid and Parathyroid disorders, and early diagnosis of cancers (particularly in different ethnic groups).

Languages spoken: English/Punjabi

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Dr Florian Wernig

/ Consultant Endocrinologist

Endocrinology and diabetes mellitus

Clinical interests: Pituitary disorders, prolactin, acromegaly, Cushing's disease, Adrenal disorders, Cushing's and Conn's syndrome, Addison's disease, Infertility, hirsutism and PCOS, Calcium disorders, bone metabolism and osteoporosis, Thyroid disease and thyroid cancer, Neuroendocrine tumours and multiple endocrine neoplasia, Type I and type II diabetes.

Languages spoken: English/French/German/Italian

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