Endocrinology
OVERVIEW:
Endocrinology is concerned with study of the biosynthesis, storage, chemistry, biochemical and physiological function of hormones and with the cells of the endocrine glands and tissues that secrete them.
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The endocrine system consists of several glands, all in different parts of the body, that secrete hormones directly into the blood rather than into a duct system. Hormones have many different functions and modes of action; one hormone may have several effects on different target organs, and, conversely, one target organ may be affected by more than one hormone.
We have four Endocrinology Consultants:
Ian O'Connell
Sushmita Pearce
James Tymms
Daniel B KannappanOur Clinics operate at various times at Leigh Infirmary as well as the Thomas Linacre Centre and at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.