Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism

The Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism was started in September 1993.The OPD is conducted on all working days. Registration is from 8 am to 11 pm. Patients with endocrine disorders namely diabetes mellitus ,thyroid disorders, adrenal problems, pituitary diseases, gonadal disorders and metabolic bone disease (osteomalacia, primary hyperparathyroidism, fluorosis, osteoporosis etc.)are attended to. Every Tuesday afternoon from 2.30 to 3.30 pm there is a Pediatric Endocrine OPD where cases like short stature, thyroid disorders, obesity, hypogonadism etc. apart from metabolic bone diseases like rickets are seen. The outpatient services draw a crowd of around seventy to eighty patients every day. All deserving patients are admitted for evaluation.

Equipments :

=> Liason Chemiluminescent Immuno-Assay Analyzer
=> Automated Gamma Counter
=> Manual Gamma Counter x 3
=> Liquid Scintillation Counter
=> UV Spectrophotometer
=> Iodination Hood and Columns
=> PH Meter
=> Fluoride ion electrode
=> Bone Densitometer
=> Milligram and microgram balances
=> Refrigerated Centrifuge x 2
=> Laboratory Centrifuge
=> Magnetic Stirrer
=> Cyclomixer
=> Water bath with and without stirrer
=> Hot Plate
=> Computers
=> Blue Star Cold Room
=> Double Distilled Water Plant
=> Deep Freezers -20 (two) ,-30(one) and -40 (one)

Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS)
Tirupati
Andhra Pradesh
India

Contact NO : 0877 - 2287777 Extn:2314