About Dr. Nalini
Dr. K. Nalini is a senior endocrinologist practicing in Chennai with a long clinical career focused on hormonal and metabolic disorders. Her work includes diabetes, thyroid disease, obesity-related metabolic problems, osteoporosis, pituitary conditions, adrenal disorders, and other problems caused by abnormal hormone production.
She is associated with Prashanth Super Speciality Hospital in Velachery and has also been listed with AG Hospital in West Tambaram and SRM Global Hospital.
Dr. Nalini completed her MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College, followed by postgraduate training in General Medicine at Madras Medical College. She later pursued superspecialty training in Endocrinology.
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Focus Areas
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Thyroid disorders
- Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- Obesity and metabolic disorders
- Osteoporosis and bone health
- Pituitary disorders
- Adrenal gland conditions
- Hormonal imbalances
- Menopause-related endocrine concerns
- Calcium and vitamin D disorders
- Metabolic health assessment
- Long-term endocrine monitoring
Patients managing diabetes can review the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases information about diabetes, including diagnosis, treatment, and long-term monitoring.
For thyroid conditions, MedlinePlus provides an overview of thyroid diseases. Patients concerned about bone strength can also review information from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases about osteoporosis.
Endocrinology and Patient Care Approach
Endocrinology deals with hormones and the glands that produce them. Because hormones influence metabolism, growth, reproduction, bone health, blood sugar, and many other body functions, endocrine disorders can produce symptoms affecting several systems at once.
Dr. Nalini’s practice includes both common problems such as diabetes and thyroid disease and less common conditions involving the pituitary or adrenal glands.
Evaluation may involve reviewing symptoms, medications, medical history, blood tests, hormone levels, imaging, and previous treatment. Many endocrine conditions require ongoing monitoring because medication doses and hormone levels may need adjustment over time.
Diabetes care may also involve blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney function, nutrition, and cardiovascular risk rather than glucose management alone.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Nalini completed her MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, in 1975.
She subsequently completed postgraduate training in General Medicine at Madras Medical College and later obtained specialist DM training in Endocrinology from Banaras Hindu University.
She is registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council under registration number 25993.
Her professional career has included senior clinical and academic work in endocrinology, with experience managing both adult and complex hormonal disorders.
Clinic Information
Dr. Nalini currently provides endocrinology consultations through Prashanth Super Speciality Hospital in Velachery, Chennai. She is also listed with AG Hospital in West Tambaram and SRM Global Hospital.
Patients should confirm current OPD timings, consultation fees, diabetes or thyroid-testing requirements, insurance arrangements, and appointment availability directly with the relevant hospital before visiting.
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