Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones.
Diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.
Dr Yogesh Kalaiah
MBBS, MD. MRCP, (D&E), PGD-D&E,PGDHA
- Speciality: Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Sub Speciality and Special clinical interests: Adrenal, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Bone metabolism, Reproductive Hormone disorders, Obesity-weight management, Lipid metabolism, Diabetes Technology and complex Diabetes, Pregnancy endocrinology and Diabetes disorders.
- Current NHS and /or university posts: Senior Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology at University Hospitals of Birmingham NHS foundation trust, based at Good Hope Hospital.
- Year of first medical qualification: 1999.
- Current membership(s) of professional, national and regional bodies:
- Society of Endocrinology
- Diabetes UK
- MDDUS
- Royal College of Physicians London
- ASO member
Professional profile
Practicing Endocrinologist of 14yrs, providing High professional patient care. An ENS@T (European Network for the study of Adrenal tumour) recognized core Adrenal MDT member, Lead Adrenal & Pregnancy DM services, active member of pituitary, parathyroid MDT.
Educational lead for Diabetes and Endocrinology, supervise and train specialist trainees. Examiner for Birmingham university medical students. Have published case reports in national and international conferences and journals.
Personal profile
Likes to travel and watch football
Dr Reggie John
MBBS, MD, MRCP (Endocrinology-SCE), FRCP
Speciality: Endocrinology & Diabetes
Sub speciality: Thyroid, Pituitary, Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disorders, Adrenal, Gonadal Dysfunction, Obesity & Type 2 DM
Special clinical interests: Thyroid disorders, Pituitary disorders, Osteoporosis, Calcium and Metabolic Bone disorders, Hirsutism & PCOS, Adrenal Disorders, Endocrine Hypertension & Electrolyte Disorders (including Potassium, Magnesium and Sodium)
Current NHS post: Consultant in Endocrinology & Diabetes
Year of first medical qualification: 1987
Current memberships of professional, national and regional bodies: Society of Endocrinology/British Endocrine Society, Association of British Clinical Diabetologists, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London, British Medical Association
Professional profile
I am a Consultant in Endocrinology (hormonal disorders) & Diabetes, with more than 20 years of experience as a specialist in the field.
Currently serving as the Pituitary Lead at Good Hope Hospital and previously held the role of Clinical Services Lead in Endocrinology & Diabetes.
My areas of expertise include all aspects of general endocrinology and diabetes, including thyroid, pituitary, raised prolactin and PCOS, gonadal dysfunction, adrenal, calcium and metabolic bone disorders.
Personal profile
Enjoys watching sports and films in leisure time.