Endocrinologist in Chennai for diabetes, thyroid and hormone care
Care for adults and children with diabetes, thyroid disease, obesity, PCOS, growth and puberty problems. Evening clinics in Kolathur and Maduravoyal.
Dr. Prasadh Rao L, MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Endocrinology)
Assistant Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Madras Medical College
Evening clinics
Two evening clinics. Send a WhatsApp message first so you're given a time.
Also consulting by appointment at Billroth Hospital (Shenoy Nagar), MR Hospital (Aminjikarai), Clinician Care Hospital, Chennai National Hospital and REVIVO Metabolic Clinic (TTK Road, Alwarpet). See all locations.
Conditions treated
Endocrinology covers the glands that make hormones: the pancreas, thyroid, pituitary, adrenals, ovaries and testes. These are the problems patients most often come with.
- Diabetes
Type 2 and type 1 diabetes, prediabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, insulin start and adjustment, and diabetic foot care.
- Thyroid disorders
Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid swelling and nodules, and thyroid problems in pregnancy.
- Children and teenagers
Type 1 diabetes, short stature, early or delayed puberty, gynecomastia, childhood obesity and syndromic conditions.
- Obesity and weight
Medical assessment of weight gain, hormone causes, and supervised treatment including newer medicines.
- PCOS and other hormone disorders
PCOS, adrenal and pituitary disorders, low testosterone, calcium and bone problems, and gender-affirming hormone care.
- Post-menopausal care and osteoporosis
Menopause symptoms, hormone therapy advice, bone density (DEXA) testing, and treatment of osteoporosis to prevent fractures.
- Infertility
Hormone causes of difficulty conceiving in women and men, including PCOS, thyroid, prolactin and low testosterone.
Hormone care for children and teenagers
Growth, puberty and diabetes in children need different tests and treatment from adults. Parents can bring children of any age.
- Type 1 diabetes: diagnosis, starting insulin, insulin pumps and sensors, and school-day planning
- Short stature: growth assessment, bone age, and growth hormone treatment when needed
- Early or delayed puberty in boys and girls
- Gynecomastia (breast enlargement in boys)
- Childhood obesity, including genetic and syndromic causes
Where to consult
Evening clinics in Kolathur and Maduravoyal, plus appointments at four hospitals and REVIVO Metabolic Clinic, Alwarpet.
| Where | When | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. PD's Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic58, Poonamallee High Road, Vishwas Nagar, Sathiyamoorthy Nagar, Maduravoyal, Chennai 600095. Near the ration shop and Maduravoyal bus stop. | 7:30 – 9:30 PM | Open in Google Maps |
| Dr. RK Podiatric InstituteKolathur, Chennai. Diabetes and diabetic foot care. | 4:00 – 6:30 PM | Open in Google Maps |
| Billroth HospitalShenoy Nagar, Chennai | By appointment | WhatsApp for a time |
| MR HospitalAminjikarai, Chennai | By appointment | WhatsApp for a time |
| Clinician Care HospitalChennai | By appointment | WhatsApp for a time |
| Chennai National HospitalChennai | By appointment | WhatsApp for a time |
| REVIVO Metabolic ClinicTTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai | By appointment | Call 044 3554 5227 or 75500 11866 |
About Dr. Prasadh Rao L
Dr. Prasadh Rao L is an endocrinologist trained in internal medicine (MD) and endocrinology (DM). He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Endocrinology at Madras Medical College, where he teaches and treats patients with complex hormone disorders.
In his evening practice he sees adults and children with diabetes, thyroid disease, obesity, PCOS, and growth and puberty problems. He works with podiatrists at Dr. RK Podiatric Institute on diabetic foot care.
Patient articles
Plain-language guides written by Dr. Prasadh Rao L.
- Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes: early signs, the right tests, and what to do next
Most people with type 2 diabetes feel well for years. Here's who should be tested, which tests to do, and how to read the results.
- Thyroid
Thyroid blood tests explained: TSH, T4, T3 and antibodies
What TSH, free T4 and antibody results really mean, and the common mistakes that make thyroid reports confusing.
- Children's growth
Is my child too short? When to get a growth check
How to tell normal shortness from a growth problem, a simple way to estimate your child's expected adult height, and why timing matters.
Common questions
How do I book an appointment?
Send a WhatsApp message to +91 80153 53297 with the patient's name, age, the main problem and which location suits you. You'll receive a reply with a time. You can also call the same number.
Which clinic should I go to?
For evening visits, choose Kolathur (4:00 – 6:30 PM) or Maduravoyal (7:30 – 9:30 PM). If you are already being treated at Billroth Hospital, MR Hospital, Clinician Care Hospital or Chennai National Hospital, you can ask for an appointment there.
Do you see children?
Yes. Children and teenagers are seen for type 1 diabetes, short stature, early or delayed puberty, gynecomastia, obesity and hormone problems linked to genetic syndromes.
What should I bring to the first visit?
Bring all previous reports (blood tests, scans, discharge summaries), your current medicines or their strips, and your glucose meter or sugar diary if you have diabetes. For children, bring old height and weight records and the parents' heights if known.
Do I need to be fasting?
Not for the consultation itself. If you would like blood tests done the same day, a fasting sample may be needed. Ask when you book.