What does an endocrinologist treat?

Hormone and metabolic conditions - diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, PCOS, osteoporosis, and adrenal and pituitary problems.

Should I see an endocrinologist for diabetes?

Consider it if your sugar stays high despite treatment, you need insulin, you have type 1 diabetes, or you have diabetes in pregnancy or complications.

Can an endocrinologist help me online?

Yes. Diabetes and thyroid care depend mostly on readings and blood tests, which work well in a video consultation with regular follow-up.

Can thyroid problems cause weight gain or tiredness?

Yes. An underactive thyroid can cause tiredness, weight gain and feeling cold. A simple blood test (TSH) helps confirm it.

Does an endocrinologist treat PCOS?

Yes. Endocrinologists help with the hormonal and metabolic side of PCOS - weight, insulin resistance, excess hair and irregular periods - often alongside a gynaecologist.

Can patients outside India consult?

Yes. Slot times are shown in your local time zone, and you can share reports from any laboratory.

Consult Endocrinologists Online - Diabetes & Thyroid

Online endocrinologist consultation

Endocrinology is the specialty for hormones and metabolism – diabetes, thyroid, weight, bone health, PCOS and other hormone problems. At VRA Health you can consult an endocrinologist online for expert diagnosis and regular follow-up, based on your symptoms, readings and blood tests.

Our endocrinologist

Your consultation is with a super-specialist in endocrinology:

Dr. K V Ravi Teja – DM Endocrinology, PGIMER Chandigarh

Conditions we help with

Type 1, type 2 and pregnancy diabetes, including insulin plans
Underactive or overactive thyroid, thyroid nodules
Obesity and weight management with a hormonal cause
PCOS and irregular periods
Osteoporosis, vitamin D and calcium problems
Adrenal and pituitary disorders
Low testosterone and other male hormone problems
High cholesterol linked to diabetes or thyroid

What an online consultation can and cannot do

It can: review your sugar readings, HbA1c, thyroid and hormone tests and scans, start or adjust medicines and insulin, plan further tests and follow your progress over time.

It cannot: examine a thyroid swelling by touch, perform a biopsy or scan, or treat a diabetic emergency.

How to prepare

Recent HbA1c, sugar, thyroid, hormone and kidney function reports
Your home blood sugar log or sensor report
Thyroid ultrasound or other scan reports
A list of all your medicines and insulin doses

Second opinions and patients outside India

Many families use VRA Health for a second opinion before a major decision, or to consult a endocrinologist they trust from abroad. You can share reports, scans and discharge summaries before the call, and the doctor will go through them with you in plain language. Medicines prescribed by a doctor in India may need a prescription from a local doctor before a pharmacy outside India will dispense them.

When to go to a hospital instead

Online consultations are not for emergencies. Go to a hospital at once for very high sugar with vomiting, deep breathing or drowsiness, a low sugar that does not improve after taking sugar or causes confusion or fits, or a very fast or irregular heartbeat with fever and confusion. In India call 108 (ambulance) or go to the nearest hospital; abroad, call your local emergency number.

How booking works

Choose a doctor below and pick a slot. Slot times are shown in your own time zone.
The doctor confirms the request, and you pay securely online. The fee is shown on the doctor's profile before you book; patients outside India see it in their own currency.
Join the video call at the booked time from the VRA Health app or your browser.
Download your digital prescription and advice after the consultation.

You can also book on WhatsApp: send "Hi" and follow the steps.

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