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Dr Vidhya Rajeev Jahagirdar
Diabetes, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Thyroid & Hormonal Care
Peelamedu, Coimbatore
Consultant-led endocrine care, tailored to the individual.
Specialist assessment and management of diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, PCOS, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, pituitary and adrenal disorders, and other hormonal and metabolic conditions.
Care is centred on careful diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, clear guidance, long-term risk reduction and helping patients understand and confidently manage their health.
ABOUT
Dr Vidhya Rajeev Jahagirdar is a Consultant Endocrinologist with specialist training and clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She holds MRCP qualifications in General Medicine and in Diabetes & Endocrinology, together with CCT and FRCP.
Her UK experience includes University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, progressing through core medical and specialist endocrine training to consultant practice.
Her clinical approach combines careful diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, clear communication and long-term disease prevention, with particular emphasis on helping patients understand their condition and participate confidently in their care.
Diabetes · Thyroid Disorders · Obesity · PCOS · Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease · Pituitary & Adrenal Disorders
KMCH Medical College, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, India
Professional Credentials
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
MBBS
MRCP (General Medicine)
MRCP (Diabetes & Endocrinology)
CCT
FRCP
Specialist Interests
Diabetes
Thyroid Disorders
Obesity
PCOS
Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease
Pituitary & Adrenal Disorders
Professional Experience
KMCH Medical College, Peelamedu, Coimbatore - Current Clinical Practice — Consultant.
Walsgrave Hospital / University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire — Consultant.
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Heart of England NHS Trust — Senior Registrar.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham — Registrar.
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Heart of England NHS Trust — Core Medical Training.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Research, Recognition & Specialist Training
Selected Publications
Diabetes & Primary Care, 2016.
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 2014.
BMJ Case Reports, 2016.
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, 2008.
Awards & Recognition
In association with the National Osteoporosis Society, Birmingham.
Society for Endocrinology / Midlands Endocrine Club, Birmingham.
National Osteoporosis Society, Birmingham.
Staffordshire University, UK.
Specialist Training & Courses
Glasgow.
UK specialist endocrine training meetings.
YDEF.
Birmingham.
UK.
Clinical Quality & Research Interests
Quality-improvement work at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.
Audit and research on maternal complications and pregnancy outcomes.
Audit of glycaemic outcomes and pre-pump assessment.
Audit and clinical research in metabolic bone health.
TALKS, CONFERENCES & MEDIA
Professional Presentations & Media Appearances
Selected conference talks, professional presentations and media appearances featuring Dr Vidhya. More photographs and videos can be added over time.
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Photographs from invited talks, conference sessions and professional events can be added here as they become available.
Areas of Expertise
Diabetes
- Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Insulin & Medication Optimisation
- Diabetes Complication Risk Reduction
Gestational Diabetes & Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pre-existing Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Pre-pregnancy Diabetes Planning
- Glucose & Medication Management During Pregnancy
Thyroid Disorders
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid Nodules & Goitre
- Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy
Obesity & Metabolic Health
- Weight-related Metabolic Risk
- Insulin Resistance
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Long-term Weight Management
PCOS & Women's Hormonal Health
- PCOS Assessment
- Irregular Periods & Hormonal Symptoms
- Metabolic Risk in PCOS
- Hormonal Evaluation
Paediatric Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes in Children & Adolescents
- Type 2 Diabetes in Young People
- Insulin & Glucose Monitoring
- Transition to Adult Diabetes Care
Bone & Mineral Health
- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Calcium & Vitamin D Disorders
- Parathyroid Disorders
Pituitary & Adrenal Disorders
- Pituitary Hormone Disorders
- Adrenal Hormone Disorders
- Complex Endocrine Investigation
- Long-term Endocrine Follow-up
Endocrine Tumours & Cancer-related Hormonal Care
- Neuroendocrine Tumours
- Adrenal Masses & Incidentalomas
- Hormonal Disturbances During Cancer Care
- Specialist Endocrine Assessment & Follow-up
PATIENT EDUCATION
Understand Your Condition
Clear information can make endocrine conditions easier to understand and manage. Select a topic for an overview of common symptoms, investigations, treatment approaches and when medical review may be appropriate.
Diabetes
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, monitoring, treatment and long-term risk reduction
Explore conditionDiabetes & Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes, pre-existing diabetes and pregnancy planning
Explore conditionPaediatric Diabetes
Diabetes in children and adolescents, insulin care and transition planning
Explore conditionThyroid Disorders
Underactive and overactive thyroid, symptoms, tests and treatment
Explore conditionThyroid Nodules & Goitre
Neck swelling, thyroid nodules and appropriate investigation
Explore conditionObesity & Weight Management
Metabolic risk, weight assessment and structured medical management
Explore conditionPCOS
Hormonal symptoms, irregular periods, insulin resistance and metabolic health
Explore conditionPrediabetes
Early metabolic risk, prevention and progression to Type 2 diabetes
Explore conditionHypoglycaemia
Low blood glucose symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment planning
Explore conditionDiabetes Complications
Eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet and cardiovascular risk
Explore conditionInsulin, CGM & Diabetes Technology
Glucose sensors, insulin pumps and treatment optimisation
Explore conditionOsteoporosis
Bone strength, fracture risk, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Explore conditionMetabolic Bone Disease
Disorders affecting bone metabolism, strength and mineral balance
Explore conditionCalcium, Vitamin D & Parathyroid
Mineral abnormalities, vitamin D and parathyroid disorders
Explore conditionPituitary Disorders
Pituitary hormone excess, deficiency and related symptoms
Explore conditionAdrenal Disorders
Adrenal hormone disorders and incidental adrenal findings
Explore conditionEndocrine Tumours & Neuroendocrine Disorders
Hormone-producing tumours, neuroendocrine conditions and specialist assessment
Explore conditionOther Hormonal Disorders
Complex endocrine symptoms, hormone abnormalities and metabolic conditions
Explore conditionEndocrine Conditions Often Need Long-term, Individualised Care
Understanding the diagnosis is an important part of treatment
Diabetes, thyroid disease and other hormonal conditions can affect different parts of the body and may develop gradually. Symptoms alone do not always identify the cause, so appropriate clinical assessment and targeted testing are often important.
Treatment may involve lifestyle measures, medication, monitoring, correction of hormone or mineral abnormalities and management of associated cardiovascular, bone or metabolic risk.
The aim is not only to improve current symptoms, but also to reduce long-term complications and help patients manage their condition confidently.
IMPORTANT
SEEK URGENT MEDICAL HELP FOR SEVERE OR RAPIDLY WORSENING SYMPTOMS
Endocrine and metabolic disorders can occasionally become acute. Severe illness, marked drowsiness or confusion, collapse, persistent vomiting or dehydration, breathing difficulty, or a significant deterioration in a person with diabetes or a known endocrine condition should be assessed urgently.
CONTACT & APPOINTMENTS
Book an Appointment
Appointments are booked through the hospital’s central appointment number.
Dr Vidhya Hormones Clinic
New Main Clinic Block
KMCH Medical College
Peelamedu, Indira Nagar
Civil Aerodrome Post
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 641014
Consultation Hours
Monday – Saturday
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Appointments are recommended.