Dr Kofi Obuobie

Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist at Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport since 2003, and is experienced 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 and MRCP (U.K) in 1997. I was awarded the FRCP (Edin) in 2006 and FRCP (Lond) in 2007I qualified from the University of Ghana Medical School in 1991. My thesis based on vascular function in thyroid and other endocrine conditions, was awarded an MD degree by Cardiff University. I have a busy Endocrine Practice with 23 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 have extensive experience in all aspects of diabetes management including the use of insulin pump therapy and continuous blood glucose monitoring devices.

Areas of Clinical expertise:
Management of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism (including use of T3) Adrenal disorders, Calcium disorders, Male Hypogonadism, Pituitary disorders, Excessive sweating
Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
General Medical problems
Short synacthen tests
Management of obesity

MB CHB (Univ of Ghana)

MD (Cardiff Univ)

FRCP (Lond)

FRCP (Edin) MD