Best endocrinologist in Chittagong
Endocrinology deals with hormones, which means it deals with almost every aspect of the body: blood sugar, weight, growth, fertility, bone strength, mood, energy, and the pace at which the whole body runs.
Bangladesh has one of the fastest-growing diabetic populations in the world, and thyroid disease is common and frequently missed. Both are treatable, and both can cause long-term complications when not properly managed. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diabetes can cause serious complications affecting the heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
Apollo Imperial Hospitals runs Diabetology and Endocrinology with two consultants, supported by dieticians, nurses, and trained support staff.
Patients looking for the best endocrinologist in Chittagong can explore the specialist services available at Apollo Imperial Hospitals.
Best Endocrinologist in Chittagong at Apollo Imperial Hospitals
Dr. Shahryar Ahmad Milan, Senior Consultant in Diabetology and Endocrinology, holds MBBS, BCS (Health), DEM in Endocrinology and Metabolism, and advanced training in endocrinology completed in Singapore, with more than 24 years of experience.
Dr. Md. Abu Bakar, Consultant in Diabetology and Endocrinology, holds MBBS, DEM, and an American postgraduate qualification in endocrinology, with more than 9 years of experience.
DEM is the Diploma in Endocrinology and Metabolism, the recognized postgraduate qualification in the specialty in Bangladesh. A general physician can manage straightforward diabetes. An endocrinologist is who you need when the diagnosis is unclear, when sugar will not come under control, or when a hormone gland itself is the problem. Explore the full range of services offered by the Endocrinology Department at Apollo Imperial Hospitals.
Choosing the best endocrinologist in Chittagong depends on your condition, treatment needs, and the specialist’s experience.
Conditions we treat
Diabetes and metabolism
- Diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2;
- Obesity and weight management;
- Glycogen storage disease;
- Diabetes insipidus.
Thyroid and parathyroid
- Acquired hypothyroidism;
- Congenital hypothyroidism;
- Pituitary, adrenal, and growth-related Graves’ disease;
- Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer;
- Hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia.
Pituitary, adrenal and growth
- Hypopituitarism;
- Pituitary tumors;
- Adrenal disorders;
- Growth disorders;
- Precocious and delayed puberty;
- Premature adrenarche and premature thelarche;
- Prader-Willi syndrome;
- Disorders of sexual differentiation.
Bone and Reproductive
- Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease;
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS);
- Male and female infertility;
- Hormone replacement therapy;
- Endocrine complications of cancer therapy.
Our services
When it comes to hormones, there are separate care needed for different part of the body.
- Blood sugar management. Treatment is built around regular monitoring, since a single reading tells you very little and a pattern tells you almost everything. Options include rapid-acting insulin, other insulin regimens, and oral or injectable medication, selected for the individual patient.
- Diabetes education program. Self-management training and structured follow-up. This matters more than most patients expect, because diabetes is managed at home for 364 days a year and in clinic for one.
- Bone health. Bone density evaluation to assess and manage low bone density. Osteoporosis is silent until a fracture, and in post-menopausal women a wrist or spine fracture is often the first sign.
- General endocrinology. Diagnosis and management of disorders of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, gonads and endocrine pancreas.
When to see an endocrinologist
Book a consultation if your diabetes is not controlled despite medication, if you need insulin started or adjusted, or if you have diabetes with complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves, or feet.
Also book for unexplained weight loss or weight gain; persistent tiredness with cold intolerance, constipation and dry skin, which suggests an underactive thyroid; palpitations with heat intolerance, tremor and weight loss, which suggests an overactive thyroid; a lump in the neck; irregular periods with acne and excess hair growth, which suggests PCOS; difficulty conceiving; or a child who is growing too slowly or entering puberty too early. In such cases, consultation with a child specialist in Chittagong may help parents explore appropriate pediatric care.
Anyone with a family history of diabetes or thyroid disease should be screened, since both run in families and both are easy to test for.
How treatment is planned
Our team tailors diabetes treatment to the individual’s lifestyle. A patient who works night shifts needs a different insulin regimen from one who does not. A patient who fasts during Ramadan needs their medication adjusted before the month begins, not after a hypoglycemic episode.
Dieticians work alongside the consultants, and our team schedules the follow-up visits and calls the patient in.
Our laboratory runs the biochemistry needed for endocrine work, including HbA1c, thyroid function, hormone assays, and bone profiles, with home sample collection available.
Book an appointment
The endocrinology OPD runs from 9 am to 9 pm, with individual consultant schedules. Appointments are booked by phone or in person as a first consultation, follow-up consultation, or report check consultation.
- For appointments and information: +880 9610 847 847
- For 24-hour emergency service: +880 9610 833 833
- Address: 2158/A, Zakir Hossain Road, Khulshi, Chattogram
- Website: www.aihlbd.org
FAQs
Who are the endocrinologists at Apollo Imperial Hospitals?
Dr. Shahryar Ahmad Milan, Senior Consultant with over 24 years of experience and advanced endocrinology training from Singapore, and Dr. Md. Abu Bakar, Consultant with over 9 years.
When does diabetes need a specialist endocrinologist?
When your sugar stays uncontrolled on current treatment, when insulin needs starting or adjusting, when complications appear, or when the diagnosis itself is unclear.
Do you treat thyroid problems?
Yes. We manage hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism including Graves disease, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer, along with parathyroid and calcium disorders.
Do you treat PCOS and hormone-related infertility?
Yes. PCOS, male and female infertility, and hormone replacement therapy are all managed in the department.
Do you check for osteoporosis?
Yes. We perform bone density evaluation and manage low bone density and metabolic bone disease.
Dr. Safayat Bin Amin
MBBS (CMU)
Diploma in Public Health and Diploma in Immunology