About Us
Dr Naidu has the following degrees:
Bachelor of Medical Science (B.Med.Sci) – University of Natal.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) – University of the Witwatersrand.
Fellowship of the College of Physicians (FCP) – College of Medicine of South Africa.
Master of Medicine (MMed) – University of the Witwatersrand.
Sub-Speciality Certificate in Endocrinology and Metabolism (FSEM) – College of Medicine of South Africa.
He has a keen interest in thyroid, adrenal and pituitary disorders. Dr Naidu has been trained in thyroid ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration (FNA) by one of the leading thyroidologists in the United States and is one of the few Endocrinologists in the country who are trained in the specialised skill. Dr Naidu is also a lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology and Metabolism.
More On Endocrinology
Endocrinology is the medical specialisation on matters that concern the endocrine system, or hormones, in the human body. More specifically, it examines the human glandular system and complications arising from it.
Endocrinologists are specially trained physicians who diagnose patients with diseases related to the glands and provide effective, targeted treatment.
The Role of the Endocrinologist
An endocrinologist is a doctor who has studied the endocrine system and its diseases. These doctors know how to diagnose the diseases of the endocrine glands, and also how to treat them. Because these doctors specialize in these conditions, which are often complex and have vague / non-specific symptoms, an endocrinologist is your best advocate when dealing with hormonal issues.