Endocrine Wellbeing
Dr Moulinath Banerjee
Taking care of patients from Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Merseyside, Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire
meet the specialist
Current roles:
- Consultant in ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & GENERAL MEDICINE, Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals
- Senior Lecturer & Assessment Lead - Edge Hill University Medical School
- Lead for Ante-natal Diabetes care & Member of the Technology Committee of the Greater Manchester Diabetes Oversight Group.
- Co-lead for Professional Development and Committee member: Association of British Clinical Diabetologists.
- Mentor in the Enhance mentorship programme of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
- Clinical Champion: Diabetes UK
- Associate Editor: British Journal of Diabetes.
- Academic advisor: Tripura Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Agartala, India
- Honorary Lecturer, Diabetes & Endocrinology, University of Manchester.
Conversant in English, Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu.
- Education and Early Career:
- He qualified as a doctor in 1992 and earned a further medical doctorate (MD) in 1996.
- While training in the UK in Diabetes & Endocrinology, he also got a PhD from Manchester University, supported by a prestigious grant from the British Heart Foundation.
- Specialist Work:
- Since finishing his specialist training in 2009, he's worked as a specialist consultant in diabetes and hormone disorders (Endocrinology) at several hospitals in the North West of England.
- In March 2024, he started working at Edge Hill University and Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
- Diabetes Advocacy and Leadership:
- In 2020, he was chosen as a "Clinical Champion" by Diabetes UK, a major diabetes charity, and continues to be involved with them.
- He leads services for diabetes in pregnant women and is involved in improving diabetes technology in Greater Manchester.
- Teaching and Training:
- He teaches medical students at Edge Hill University and trains other doctors specializing in diabetes and endocrinology in Manchester.
- He's taught many healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and patients.
- He leads professional development programmes of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists and is involved in the mentorship program of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
- He created a popular course that helps specialist doctors prepare for their final exams for the trainees in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
- He received a prestigious fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for his work on improving healthcare quality.
- Research and Publications:
- He's led research and improvement projects and published medical journal articles.
- He's been invited to speak at conferences and events in the UK and internationally.
- He is an Associate Editor of the British Journal of Diabetes.
- Private Practice:
- He's been working in private practice since 2018 and is recognized by major health insurance companies, including the Platinum status of BUPA.
- He offers both in-person and online appointments.
specialist services provided
Endocrinology
Thyroid disorders – overactive, under-active, thyroiditis, and other challenging disorders of the thyroid gland. Adrenal gland disorders – Addison’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome, and other adrenal disorders. Testicular abnormalities including low testosterone levels, erectile dysfunction (impotence) and others. Ovarian disorders including polycystic ovarian syndrome, excess hair growth (hirsutism), menopause and HRT. Parathyroid gland dysfunction with calcium and magnesium imbalance. Bone metabolic disorders including vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis. Pituitary disorders. Salt (Sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, etc) and Electrolyte imbalance. Polyglandular autoimmune syndromes. Tests for structure and function of endocrine glands.
Diabetes and other metabolic disorders
Reactive hypoglycaemia and other disorders of glucose metabolism. Weight management - for both overweight and underweight patients. Patients at risk of developing diabetes and prevention of diabetes. Diabetes mellitus - Type 1, Type 2, monogenic and secondary forms. Medical conditions associated with diabetes. Use of technology in blood glucose management - sensors, pumps, etc. Complications of diabetes - neuropathy, nephropathy, other microvascular complications of diabetes. Cardiovascular risk (heart attack, stroke and circulatory problems) management in patients with diabetes.
Cardiovascular, Metabolic and General Medical care
Essential and secondary hypertension. Lipid disorders including cholesterol and triglyceride disorders Cardiovascular risk (heart attack, stroke, circulatory problems) management in patients with and without diabetes. General medical conditions
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quick facts about endocrinology
- a detailed medical history
- a thorough clinical examination related to the endocrine dysfunction being suspected and any other associated system
- plan any relevant blood and/or urine tests
- plan any imaging tests - ultrasound/ CT scans/ MRI scans/ Radio-isotope scans.
- an explanation of your management plan.
- require a blood test at any time or at a particular time of the day.
- require several blood tests taken at regular intervals. A cannula will be placed first, and subsequent samples will be taken from there to make this easier.
- require an injection or a tablet or to drink a particular liquid to help facilitate the test.
- have to ‘fast’ for several hours before the test.
- have to collect your urine - either over 24 hours or the first morning sample
- have to collect your saliva.
- undergo Ultrasound/CT scan/MRI scan/Radio-isotope scan of the endocrine organ being investigated.
Clinic sites and timings
The Beaumont Hospital
Old Hall Clough, Lostock, Bolton BL6 4LA Every Friday evening - 5.30 to 8.00 pm
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The Spire Regency Hospital
West Street, Macclesfield SK11 8DW Alternate Thursday evening - 6.00-8.30 pm
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Please ring 01204 898768 or 01204 404404.
You can book initial appointments directly via the booking link of The Beaumont Hospital.
The Spire Regency Hospital
Please ring 01625 507462 or 01625 324321.
You can book initial appointments directly via the booking link of The Spire Regency Hospital.
NB: Please use the booking link only for new appointments. To arrange a follow-up appointment, please call the hospital booking team.
Some clinic dates might change due to other commitments (NHS, ABCD, University, and others).
