Endocrinology

Hormone and metabolic disorders - balancing the body's chemical messengers

3 Years DM Training
₹12-60L+ Salary Range
Growing Demand

Specialty Overview

Endocrinology is a rapidly growing super-specialty that deals with disorders of the endocrine system and hormones. With the rising prevalence of diabetes, thyroid disorders, and metabolic syndrome, endocrinologists are increasingly in demand to manage complex hormonal conditions.

This field combines internal medicine with specialized knowledge of hormone regulation, metabolism, and endocrine gland function. Endocrinologists treat conditions that affect multiple body systems through hormonal imbalances.

Metabolic Expertise: With diabetes and obesity epidemics, endocrinologists are essential healthcare providers, offering long-term management of chronic conditions that significantly impact quality of life.

Endocrinology

Specialty Details

Training Duration

3 years DM after MD Medicine

Work Environment

Endocrine clinics, diabetes centers, hospitals

Key Skills

Hormone testing, diabetes management, metabolic assessment

Common Conditions

Diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, osteoporosis

Salary Insights

Starting Salary

₹12-20 lakhs/year

Fresh DM Endocrinology graduates

Mid-Career

₹25-50 lakhs/year

Experienced endocrinologists

Senior Level

₹60+ lakhs/year

Senior consultants and diabetes specialists

Career Opportunities

Clinical Endocrinologist

Treat hormone and metabolic disorders

Diabetes Specialist

Focus on diabetes management and complications

Reproductive Endocrinologist

Specialize in fertility and reproductive hormones

Bone & Mineral Specialist

Focus on osteoporosis and calcium disorders

Academic Endocrinology

Teaching and research in medical institutions

Endocrine Research

Research in hormone therapies and treatments