DEPARTMENT OF ENDOCRINOLOGY

The department of Endocrinology has been established as one of the finest dedicated to patient care and research work in the field of Endocrinology, metabolism and diabetes. The department faculty is trained from prestigious AIIMS New Delhi and PGI Chandigarh. In addition to routine patient care, department has started D.M. programme from 2011 onwards with an intake capacity of two per session. Department is one of the busiest services in the outpatient settings. Department in the past has published many epidemiological studies on Iodine deficiency, diabetes mellitus and Sheehan’s syndrome. The research activities of the department in the recent past included details about haematological and cardiac abnormalities in Sheehan’s syndrome,  genetic studies in DIDMOAD syndrome, hypothyroidism and polycystic ovary syndrome and  vitamin D status and diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome to name  a few.

DEPARTMENTAL SERVICES:

Endocrine and Pediatric Endocrine Clinic: Department is running a outpatient endocrine clinic on daily basis in room no 159and 160 and pediatric endocrine clinic on Saturdays.
Diet Counselling: This facility is available on daily basis in room no 170 where in highly trained dieticians and nutritionists interact with the patients.
HbA1C: The facility for estimation of HbA1C is available on daily basis , samples are collected and report dispatched same day.
Other Facilities: Facility for estimation of osmolality, continuous glucose monitoring, thyroid ultrasound and DXA will soon be available in the department.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: Currently many research projects on type 1 diabetes, Sheehan’s syndrome, Polycystic Ovarian syndrome, metabolic syndrome, hyperprolactinemia and vitamin d and diabetes are in progress.
CONFERENCES: Department of endocrinology in collaboration with international osteoporotic federation (IOF) and Indian Society of Bone and Mineral research (ISBMR) is organizing 8th national conference in Sept 2013. For details contact the following e mail ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

FACULTY

DR. BASHIR AHMAD LAWAY
Professor & Head

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

MBBS, University of Kashmir
MD, SKIMS Deemed University
DM, Endocrinology Metabolism & Diabetes (AIIMS New Delhi)

On Editorial Board of following international journals:

- Associate Editor: Universal Journal of Biochemistry and Microbiology

- Editor: journal of Medical Case reports

- Lead Guest Editor Biomed Research International

- Editor International Journal Of Medicine and public Health

AREAS OF INTEREST

Pituitary gland, Adrenal gland, and metabolic bone disease, diabetes and hypothyroidism.

PUBLICATIONS
Around 160 papers in national and high impact factor international journals.

ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
Sheehan’s syndrome, diabetes of young, metabolic bone disease

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DR. SHARIQ RASHID MASOODI
Professor

* Visiting Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Nutrition, Baltimore, MD, USA
* Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Medical Sciences

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- MBBS GMC Srinagar/University of Kashmir 1987
- MD (Medicine) SKIMS Deemed University 1993
- DM, Endocrinology, PGI Chandigarh 2003
- FACP
- FRCP (Edinburgh)

MEMBERSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS
* Fellow, Royal College of Physiicans, Edinburgh (RCPE)
* Fellow, American College of Physicians (ACP)
* Active Member – the Endocrine Society (USA)
* Life Member – Endocrine Society of India ( ESI)
* Life Member - Research Society for study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI)
* Life Member - Association of Physicians of India (API)
* Life Member - Bone & Mineral Research Society of India ( ISBMR)
* Life Member – Indian Thyroid Society (ITS)

ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
Thyroid Cancer, Hypopituitarism follwing Traumatic Brain Injury, Primary Hyperparathyroidism in a Vitamin D Deficient Scenario, Diabetes of the Young, Registry of People with Diabetes with Young Age at the Onset (YDR-II)

AREAS OF INTEREST
* Epidemiology of diabetes and metabloic syndrome
* Genomics of diabetes and related traits
* Vitamin D Deficiency
* Growth Disorders

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

* Member Secretary - Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)

* Member - Library Committee SKIMS

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DR. MOHD ASHRAF GANIE
Professor

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

- MBBS : GMC Srinagar / University of Kashmir : 1993
- MD : SKIMS University : 1998
- DM, AIIMS NEW DELHI : 2003
- ECFMG ,USMLE PART I (89 percentile)/USMLE PART II CK (90 percentile) 2006

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Has been actively involved in patient care, research and  teaching. He is currently working in the department of Endocrinology and Metabolism maintaining lien with parent department. He is DM/MD/PhD guide at SKIMS and AIIMS New Delhi.
He is past Executive and current associate Editor of  Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. He is been appointed President of MP-PCOS Society. He has been working in Diabetes and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). He has received numerous  national & International awards including AZZIZ Buamgartner AE-PCOS award and MMS Ahuja Best  outgoing DM scholar award from AIIMS New Delhi.
He has more than 130  national and international publications and is reviewer of many peer reviewed journals. He more than 15 funded research projects.

DR. ARSHAD IQBAL WANI
Professor

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

MBBS GMC Srinagar / University of Kashmir 1990
MD SKIMS University 1996

MEMBERSHIPS / FELLOWSHIPS

• Endocrine Society of India

AREAS OF INTEREST

• Adrenals

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DR. RAIZ A. MISGAR
Assistant Professor

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

- MBBS, GMC Srinagar/University of Kashmir 1997

- MD (Medicine), SKIMS Deemed University 2001

- DM Endocrinology, IPGMER Kolkata 2011

MEMBERSHIPS / FELLOWSHIPS

* Life Member– Endocrine Society of India (ESI)

* Life Member - Bone & Mineral Research Society of India (ISBMR)

* Life Member – Indian Thyroid Society (ITS)

* Life Member – MPPCOS Society

ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS

1. Echocardiographic manifestations in patients with untreated Primary Hyperparathyroidism.

2. Metabolic abnormalities in primary hyperparathyroidism before and after curative Parathyroidectomy.

3. Study of lipid abnormalities in patients with hyperthyroidism and response to anti-thyroid drugs.

AREAS OF INTEREST

* Parathyroid Disorders

* Adrenal Disorders

* Growth and Puberty Disorders

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Prospective comparison of high resolution ultrasonography with technetium sestamibi scintigraphy and operative findings in detection of abnormally hyper functioning parathyroid gland/glands in primary hyperparathyroidism. Int Surg J. 2017 Jan; 4(1):313-318.

2. Clinical, hormonal and radiological  features of partial Sheehan’s Syndrome: an Indian experience. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2016; 60 (2): 125-129.

3. Amelogenesis imperfecta with distal renal tubular acidosis:A novel syndrome? Indian J Nephrol 2017;27:225-7

4. Prevalence and pattern of growth abnormalities in children with extrahepatic portal vein obstruction- Response to shunt surgery. Indian J  Endocr Metab 2016;20:763-6.

5. CARDIAC STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL ABNORMALITIES IN WOMEN WITH UNTREATED HYPOPITUITARISM DUE TO SHEEHAN'S SYNDROME: RESPONSE TO HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY. Endocrine practice 2016 june 30.

6. Clinical and laboratory profile of primary hyperparathyroidism in Kashmir Valley: A single‑center experience. Indian J Endocr Metab 2016; 20:696-701.

7. Emphysematous pyelonephritis: A 10‑year experience with 26 cases.Indian J Endocr Metab 2016; 20:475-80.

8. Metabolic abnormalities in patients with prolactinoma: response to treatment with cabergoline.  Diabetol Metab Syndr (2015) 7:99

9. Profile of leptin, adiponectin, and body fat in patients with hyperprolactinemia: Response to treatment with cabergoline. Indian J Endocr Metab 2016; 20:177-81.

10. Cutaneous manifestations of familial hypercholesterolaemia: Postgrad Med Postgrad Med J 2016; 0:1–2. Doi: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2015-133770

11.  Allgrove (Tripple A) Syndrome: A Case Report from The Kashmir Valley. Endocrinology and Metabolism 30(4), December 2015.

12. Congenital hypothyroidism due to thyroid dysgenesis associated with distal renal tubular acidosis and hypoplastic kidney, an unknown association.Thyroid Research and Practice January-April 2016 | Vol 13 | Issue 1 | 40-42.

13. Successful Medical Management of Severe Bilateral Emphysematous Pyelonephritis. Clinical Diabetes April 2015 33:76-79; doi:10.2337/diaclin.33.2.76.

14. Effect of Vitamin D supplementation on glycemic parameters and progression of prediabetes to diabetes: A 1‑year, open‑label randomized study.  Indian J Endocr Metab May-Jun 2015 / Vol 19 | Issue 3,387-392.

15. L-asparaginase induced hypoglycemia in a case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a patient report. J Pediatr Endocr Met 2015; 28(3-4):439-441.

16. Alteration of Lipid Parameters in Patients with Subclinical Hypothyroidism. Int J Endocrinol Metab. 2014; 12(3):e17496.

17. Diabetic Myonecrosis: An Indian experience. Clinical Diabetes. Volume 31, Number 2, 2013.

18. Myxedema coma: A new look into an old crisis. Journal of Thyroid Research 2011.

19. Primar Hyperparathyroidism presenting as recurrent acute pancreatitis: A case report and review of literature. Int J Endocrinol Metab. Jan- March 2011 / Vol 15/ 1ssue1.

20. Emphysematous pyelonephritis in diabetes mellitus—A series of five cases.  Diabetes Research and clinical practice 78 (2007) 143 – 144.

21. Juvenile Fibrocalculous Pancreatopathy – A patient report. Journal of pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism 19, 947- 950 (2006).

22. Pattern of infections in patients with diabetes mellitus—Data from a tertiary care medical centre in Indian sub-continent. Diabetes and Metabolic syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews (2007)1, 91- 95.

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