About Dr. Prasadh Rao L

Dr. Prasadh Rao L is a consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist in Chennai, with 13 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS in 2013, his MD in General Medicine at Government Stanley Medical College, and his DM in Endocrinology at Madras Medical College, where he now teaches.

Registration: Tamil Nadu Medical Council Reg. No. 96520

Education and training

Current positions

• Assistant Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Madras Medical College, Chennai
• Consultant Endocrinologist, Dr. RK Podiatric Institute, Kolathur (4:00 – 6:30 PM)
• Consultant, Dr. PD's Diabetes and Endocrine Speciality Clinic, Maduravoyal (Mon – Sat, 7:30 – 9:30 PM)
• Visiting Consultant by appointment at Billroth Hospital (Shenoy Nagar), MR Hospital (Aminjikarai), Clinician Care Hospital and Chennai National Hospital
• Visiting Consultant by appointment at Revivo Clinic, TTK Road, Alwarpet

Areas of care

• Type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, prediabetes and diabetes in pregnancy
• Diabetic foot care, together with podiatrists
• Thyroid disorders, thyroid nodules and thyroid problems in pregnancy
• Obesity, including medical and hormone causes
• PCOS, adrenal, pituitary and gonadal disorders
• Children's endocrinology: type 1 diabetes, short stature, puberty disorders, gynecomastia, childhood obesity and syndromic conditions
• Gender-affirming hormone care

Approach to care

Most hormone conditions are long-term, so treatment is planned around the patient's daily life: work hours, meals, school, family and budget. Every plan is explained in simple language, and patients are encouraged to ask questions and bring family members to visits.