Department of Medicine

Adult Endocrinology

Expert Care for Complex Endocrine Disorders and Diabetes Management

Adult Endocrinology

The Adult Endocrinology and Diabetes Division at SKMC provides expert care for adults and adolescents with a wide range of endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid diseases, osteoporosis, and metabolic conditions. The division follows a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring that patients receive personalized and evidence-based care. With a focus on advanced diagnostics and specialized treatment protocols, SKMC continues to lead in delivering high-quality endocrine care.

Why Choose Us?

Specialized Multidisciplinary Expertise

SKMC offers a team-based approach, involving endocrinologists, diabetes nurse educators, dietitians, podiatrists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive care.

Advanced Diabetes Management

Patients benefit from cutting-edge technology and individualized treatment plans to manage diabetes and prevent complications.

Thyroid Cancer and Thyroid Eye Disease Services

SKMC is one of the few centers in the UAE providing comprehensive thyroid cancer care and the only center offering a dedicated thyroid eye disease service through a combined endocrinology-ophthalmology clinic.

Integrated and Coordinated Care

SKMC ensures continuity of care with a structured referral system and a call-and-recall system to keep patients within the care pathway.

Commitment to Service Expansion

SKMC aims to strengthen its service offerings by incorporating additional subspecialty services and enhancing multidisciplinary care for complex cases.

Our Expertise

Diabetes and Glucose Disorders

  • Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Prediabetes and Hypoglycemia
  • Diabetic Emergencies: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State, and Stress-Induced Hyperglycemia

Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders

  • Thyroid Disorders, Including Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
  • Disorders of Calcium and Phosphorus Regulation

Bone and Metabolic Disorders

  • Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases
  • Disorders of Vitamin D Metabolism

Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders

  • Pituitary Gland Disorders
  • Adrenal Gland Disorders

Reproductive and Gonadal Disorders

  • Pubertal Disorders and Gonadal Dysfunction
  • Reproductive Endocrinology

Other Endocrine Conditions

  • Disorders of Growth
  • Disorders of Water Balance
  • Endocrine Disorders During Pregnancy

Innovations and Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Comprehensive Thyroid Cancer Care: A specialized service provided by a multidisciplinary team of endocrinologists, ENT surgeons, radiologists, nuclear medicine specialists, and pathologists. Referrals are accepted from healthcare institutions across Abu Dhabi, including CCAD and SSMC.

 

Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Clinic: The only center in the UAE providing a combined endocrinology-ophthalmology clinic to manage thyroid eye disease.

 

Specialized Osteoporosis Service: Focused management and treatment of osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases using advanced diagnostic tools and targeted therapies.

Dynamic Endocrine Testing: SKMC offers a range of diagnostic tests in the day care setting to assess endocrine function, including:

  • ACTH Stimulation Test
  • Water Deprivation Test
  • LHRH Stimulation Test
  • Growth Hormone Stimulation Test

 

Multidisciplinary Diabetes Management: Advanced diabetes care delivered in a multidisciplinary team setting to optimize glycemic control and prevent complications.

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