St Josephs Hospital | Dr Kofi Obuobie | Consultant
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Dr Kofi Obuobie

Endocrinologist

MB CHB, MD, FRCP, FRCP MD


Specialist interests

Management of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism (including use of T3) Adrenal disorders, Calcium disorders, Pituitary disorders, Excessive sweating, Male hypogonadism (including anabolic steroid related),Type 1 diabetes mellitus including Insulin pumps, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, General Medical problems, Short synacthen tests and other dynamic endocrine tests, Weight management in patients with complex medical and surgical conditions

Consultation Price:

£175


Payment:

Self-pay / Insured


Clinic days:

Monday


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Professional bio

I am a Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist at Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport since 2003.  I have expertise in the investigation and management of a range of problems in Endocrinology (including diabetes mellitus) and General Medicine.

I completed my Specialist Registrar in Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine in Cardiff in 2003.  I qualified from the University of Ghana Medical School in 1991 and completed the requirements of the MRCP (U.K) in 1997.

My thesis based on vascular function in thyroid and other endocrine conditions was awarded an MD degree by Cardiff University. I have extensive experience in all aspects of diabetes management including Insulin Pump therapy young adult diabetes care.

I have a busy endocrinology practice with over 25 years of experience in the investigation and management of a wide range of endocrine conditions.

I have published in the field of diabetes and endocrinology in leading journals such as the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

I was awarded the FRCP (Edin) in 2006 and FRCP (Lond) in 2007.

Areas of interest:

  • Management of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism (including use of T3) Adrenal disorders, Calcium disorders, Pituitary disorders, Excessive sweating
  • Male hypogonadism (including anabolic steroid related)
  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus including Insulin pumps
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • General Medical problems
  • Short synacthen tests and other dynamic endocrine tests
  • Weight management in patients with complex medical and surgical conditions

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