Dr. Chitra S – HOD & Consultant Endocrinologist in Bengaluru

Dr. Chitra S is an experienced HOD and Consultant Endocrinologist in Bengaluru with 18+ years of experience in the evaluation and management of endocrine and metabolic disorders. She is associated with Ramaiah Memorial Hospital and is also an Associate Professor of Endocrinology at Ramaiah Medical College.

Dr. Chitra completed her MBBS from Bangalore Medical College, MD in Medicine from Madras Medical College and DM in Endocrinology from IPGMER, Kolkata. She also holds MRCP (UK) in Endocrinology and Diabetes.

Her clinical expertise includes the management of diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, obesity, PCOS, infertility, metabolic bone diseases, growth and development disorders, adrenal disorders and pituitary conditions. She also has experience in managing endocrine conditions affecting children and adolescents.

She has received the A V Gandhi Award for Excellence in Endocrinology and the RSSDI Young Investigator Award. She is also associated with professional organisations including the Endocrine Society of India, Endocrine Society USA and the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India.

Dr. Chitra has a particular interest in diabetes care, women's health, patient communication and improving the doctor-patient relationship. Her academic and clinical work includes research and publications related to diabetes, PCOS, gestational diabetes and endocrine disorders.

Dr. Chitra S's Endocrinology Treatments

Diabetes Management

Comprehensive evaluation and individualized management of diabetes with appropriate medical, lifestyle and monitoring strategies.

Type 1 Diabetes Management

Long-term management of type 1 diabetes with appropriate insulin therapy, glucose monitoring and lifestyle guidance.

Type 2 Diabetes Management

Medical management of type 2 diabetes focused on blood glucose control, risk reduction and prevention of complications.

Thyroid Disorder Treatment

Evaluation and treatment of common thyroid disorders including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

PCOS and PCOD Management

Comprehensive hormonal and metabolic evaluation and management of polycystic ovary syndrome and related concerns.

Obesity Management

Individualized medical evaluation and management of obesity and associated metabolic and hormonal conditions.

Infertility Evaluation

Endocrine assessment of hormonal and metabolic factors that may contribute to fertility-related concerns.

Osteoporosis Treatment

Evaluation and management of reduced bone density and osteoporosis with appropriate treatment and fracture-risk assessment.

Metabolic Bone Disease Management

Assessment and management of hormonal and metabolic disorders affecting bone health.

Pituitary Disorder Treatment

Evaluation and management of selected pituitary hormone disorders based on clinical assessment and appropriate investigations.

Adrenal Disorder Treatment

Diagnosis and medical management of selected disorders affecting adrenal hormone production and function.

Pubertal Disorder Management

Evaluation and management of delayed, early or otherwise abnormal pubertal development in children and adolescents.

Growth and Development Disorders

Endocrine assessment of growth and development concerns in children and adolescents.

Gestational Diabetes Management

Evaluation and management of diabetes developing during pregnancy with appropriate maternal and fetal care coordination.

Endocrine Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Specialist evaluation and management of selected hormonal and metabolic disorders affecting children and adolescents.