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Southern DHB Endocrinology - Otago
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Description
Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system in the human body. This is a system of glands which secrete hormones. Hormones are chemicals which affect the actions of different organ systems in the body. Examples include thyroid hormone, growth hormone, and insulin.
- diabetes
- osteoporosis & Paget’s Disease
- thyroid disease
- sex hormone imbalances
- disorders of growth and development
- disorders of the pituitary gland
- disorders of the adrenal gland.
Consultants
Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.
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Dr Stephanie Farrand
Endocrinologist
Available at Dunedin Hospital, Oamaru Hospital
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Professor Patrick Manning
Endocrinologist
Available at Dunedin Hospital, Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, Clutha Health First, Balclutha
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Dr Victoria Stott
Endocrinologist
Available at Dunedin Hospital
Referral Expectations
Procedures / Treatments
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Diabetes (diabetes mellitus)
Diabetes is a disease that affects the way your body deals with sugar. The amount of sugar in the blood is controlled by insulin which is a hormone produced by the pancreas (an organ that lies near your stomach).… More
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens your bones. Osteoporosis is not painful but it makes your bones more prone to breaking (fracture). Women are more likely than men to suffer from osteoporosis and as you get older you are more likely to have it.… More
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Thyroid Disorders
The thyroid is a gland that sits in the front, and towards the bottom of, your neck. It is responsible for producing a hormone called thyroxin. Thyroxin has an important role in the body as it affects many organs including the heart, muscles and bones. Diseases that affect the thyroid… More
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Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is in your brain. It controls most of the endocrine (hormone) system in your body. When disorders occur in this gland a variety of problems can appear. If your doctor thinks you have problems in this area (usually discovered with a series of blood tests) they will… More
Contact Details
Oamaru Hospital
Waitaki
Website
Endocrinology Secretary (Dunedin): Ph: 03 4709145, Fax 03 4709500
Frederick Street Outpatients Department: 03 4709241, Fax 03 4709918
8 Steward St
Oamaru
Street Address
8 Steward St
Oamaru
Postal Address
Private Bag 50059
Oamaru
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This page was last updated at 3:02PM on November 4, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Southern DHB Endocrinology - Otago.