Specialist endocrinology, Johannesburg

Specialist endocrinology in Johannesburg.

Specialist physician and endocrinologist Dr Sindeep Bhana provides care for complex thyroid, diabetes, pituitary, adrenal and other endocrine conditions at the Medical Longevity Institute in Waverley.

In short

Dr Sindeep Bhana is the specialist physician and endocrinologist at Medical Longevity Institute in Waverley, Johannesburg. His specialist work focuses on complex thyroid disease, difficult diabetes, pituitary and adrenal disorders, unusual hormonal conditions and cases requiring physician-level endocrine assessment.

Medically reviewed by Dr Arnav Kapur, MBBCh Cum Laude

The approach

Understand first. Then treat.

Endocrinology deals with disorders of hormones, metabolism and the glands that regulate them. Specialist assessment is particularly important when disease is complex, results are difficult to interpret, treatment is not working as expected or pituitary, adrenal or unusual endocrine pathology is suspected.

At MLI, Dr Bhana provides specialist endocrinology while Dr Arnav Kapur manages many first-line preventative, weight, metabolic and hormonal presentations. Patients can be escalated internally when specialist input is needed.

Conditions suited to specialist endocrinology

  • Complex hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
  • Thyroid nodules and difficult thyroid presentations
  • Difficult-to-control diabetes
  • Pituitary disorders
  • Adrenal disease
  • Addison's disease
  • Cushing's syndrome
  • Calcium, parathyroid and metabolic bone disorders
  • Complex reproductive or hormonal pathology
  • Unusual endocrine test results or presentations
  • Cases requiring specialist physician assessment

When should you see an endocrinologist?

Specialist endocrinology is most useful when there is established or suspected endocrine disease, complex test interpretation, treatment resistance, pituitary or adrenal pathology, difficult diabetes or another presentation requiring specialist physician-level assessment.

Dr Sindeep Bhana

Dr Bhana is a Specialist Physician and Endocrinologist and a former Principal Specialist and Head of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. He provides specialist endocrine care within MLI and remains closely involved in the Institute's clinical direction.

Not every hormonal concern needs specialist endocrinology

Weight, fatigue, uncomplicated metabolic concerns, men's and women's hormonal assessment and preventative care can often begin with Dr Arnav Kapur. If specialist endocrine input becomes necessary, care can be escalated internally to Dr Bhana.

Where to find us

Medical Longevity Institute is based at the Centre of Advanced Medicine, 13 Scott Street, Waverley, Johannesburg, 2090. Patients attend from across Johannesburg and Gauteng.

Common questions

Answers before you book.

Do I need a referral to see Dr Bhana?

Patients may contact the practice directly, although individual medical schemes may require a referral or authorisation for specialist benefits. Check your scheme rules if you plan to claim.

Should I book Dr Bhana or Dr Kapur?

Book Dr Bhana for complex or established endocrine disease, including pituitary, adrenal, difficult thyroid disease or complex diabetes. Many weight, fatigue, metabolic, menopause and men's-hormone concerns can begin with Dr Kapur and be escalated internally if specialist input is required.

Can I bring previous blood tests and scans?

Yes. Bring prior laboratory results, imaging, medication lists and relevant specialist reports. Previous information often helps avoid unnecessary repeat testing.

Where is the practice?

Centre of Advanced Medicine, 13 Scott Street, Waverley, Johannesburg, 2090.

This page is general health information and is not medical advice. Diagnosis and treatment follow individual clinical assessment.