Endocrinology
What does this specialty do?
Endocrinology is the medical specialty responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system, made up of glands that produce hormones responsible for regulating essential functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction and mood.
In Fundación Valle del LiliThe focus is on restore hormonal balanceto improve quality of life and offer comprehensive management based on scientific evidence.
Diseases it treats
The service addresses a wide range of hormonal and metabolic disorders, offering personalized, high-quality care. Conditions treated include:
- Type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes mellitus.
- Thyroid diseases: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, nodules and thyroid cancer.
- Obesity and overweight.
- Osteoporosis and disorders of calcium metabolism.
- Pituitary gland diseases: tumors, acromegaly, prolactinomas.
- Adrenal disorders: Cushing's syndrome and adrenal insufficiency.
- Dyslipidemias (alterations of cholesterol and triglycerides).
- Calcium and phosphorus imbalances due to parathyroid diseases.
- Hypogonadism (sex hormone deficiency).
Procedures and treatments
The service offers a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic and therapeutic options with cutting-edge technology:
- Comprehensive diabetes management and patient education.
- Training and follow-up for patients using advanced technology: insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring.
- Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration thyroid biopsy (FNAB).
- Hormone replacement therapy.
- Evaluation and treatment of osteoporosis.
- Lipid clinic for advanced cholesterol treatment.
- Dynamic endocrinology tests in a specialized laboratory.
Subspecialties
For highly specialized care, the service has areas of clinical focus:
- Pediatric endocrinology
- Diabetes Clinic
- Thyroid Disease Clinic
Contact
Call us: (+57) 602 331 9090 ext. 7440
