Best Paediatric Endocrinologists in Kolkata

A pediatric endocrinologist specifically deals with hormonal imbalances and medical conditions and diseases affecting the hormone producing or endocrine glands in infants, children, and adolescents. In contrast, a paediatrician provides preventive and generalised care and medical management and helps with overall child health and development.

The diagnostic tests that are commonly advised by pediatric endocrinologists include blood tests such as thyroid profile, growth hormone tests, glucose and insulin tests, hormonal assays, urine tests, imaging tests such as X-rays, CT or MRI scans, genetic testing, bone density scans, stimulation tests, and in some rare cases biopsies.

The qualifications of a pediatric endocrinologist include an MBBS graduate degree followed by an MD or DNB in Pediatrics or a Diploma in Child Health (DCH). This is followed by a Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology and additional fellowships and specialisations may also be further done.

The average cost of a consultation with a pediatric endocrinologist in Kolkata can range between Rs.500 - Rs.1,000 or more depending on the professional expertise and experience of the specialist, the location of their practice and facility charges/costs, etc.