- Emergency Number :
- Chetpet: 044 4005 4005
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- Velappanchavadi: 044 4047 4047
- Emergency Number :
- Chetpet: 044 4005 4005,
- Velappanchavadi: 044 4047 4047
Dr. Hemchand Krishna Prasad is a highly specialised Pediatric Endocrinologist at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chetpet, Chennai. He holds an exceptional qualification profile, MD (Paediatrics), PDCC in Paediatric Endocrinology, Fellowship in Paediatric Endocrinology, and Fellowship in Paediatric Diabetics, making him one of the most comprehensively trained paediatric hormone and diabetes specialists in Chennai. His dual fellowships in both Paediatric Endocrinology and Paediatric Diabetes reflect dedicated subspecialty training that goes far beyond general paediatric practice.
Pediatric Endocrinology addresses disorders of the hormonal and metabolic systems in growing children, an area that requires precise, nuanced expertise because childhood hormonal conditions directly impact a child’s growth, development, puberty, and lifelong health. From managing a child with Type 1 diabetes and insulin therapy to evaluating a teenager with abnormal puberty or a toddler with a thyroid disorder, Dr. Hemchand brings specialised knowledge and a careful, systematic approach to each case.
With early morning clinic hours from 8:30 AM Monday through Saturday, Dr. Hemchand Krishna Prasad at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals is conveniently accessible to families across Chennai, including those who need to attend before school or work. Parents seeking expert evaluation for a child’s growth concern, weight problem, diabetes, thyroid disorder, or puberty-related issue will find in Dr. Hemchand a thorough, compassionate specialist dedicated to their child’s endocrine health.
Childhood & Adolescent Diabetes
Comprehensive management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children and teenagers, including insulin initiation and optimisation, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), carbohydrate counting education, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) management, and long-term complication prevention. Dr. Hemchand’s Fellowship in Paediatric Diabetics ensures the highest standard of diabetes care for young patients.
Growth Disorders
Evaluation and management of children with short stature, tall stature, growth hormone deficiency, and growth failure, including growth hormone stimulation testing, bone age assessment, and growth hormone therapy where indicated.
Thyroid Disorders in Children
Diagnosis and management of congenital hypothyroidism, acquired hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease), thyroid nodules, and autoimmune thyroid conditions (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis) in the paediatric age group.
Puberty Disorders
Expert evaluation and management of precocious puberty (early puberty), delayed puberty, and atypical pubertal development in boys and girls, including hormonal investigations and treatment with GnRH analogues where appropriate.
Adrenal Disorders
Diagnosis and management of adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), Cushing syndrome, and other adrenal conditions presenting in childhood and adolescence.
Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome in Children
Structured evaluation and management of childhood obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and associated conditions, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and dyslipidaemia in children.
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Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals is a leading multispecialty hospital in Chennai with over 90 years of excellence. With 400+ beds and 80+ specialties, its Chetpet and Velappanchavadi centers offer advanced, state-of-the-art, compassionate care under one roof.
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