Dr. Anusha Handral

Dr Anusha Handral is a Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology in Bangalore with 14 years of experience in diabetology, thyroid disorders, paediatric endocrinology, PCOS, obesity, bone and mineral metabolism, pituitary disorders, and reproductive endocrinology.

Patients seeking expert endocrinologist in Bangalore, trusted diabetologist in Whitefield, or advanced paediatric endocrinology and PCOS treatment in Bangalore will find Dr Handral at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Manipal Clinic, Brookefield, Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, and Manipal Clinic ITPL, Whitefield, Bangalore.

She received the First Prize for Poster Presentation at Endoupdate 2020, Hyderabad and the Third Prize at the Bone and Mineral Metabolism Quiz at ISBMR 2019, Bangalore, and has published peer-reviewed research in the Indian Journal of Paediatrics and Journal of Laboratory Physicians.

She consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Bengali.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Anusha Handral's clinical practice spans adult and paediatric endocrinology, diabetology, thyroid disorders, bone and mineral metabolism, pituitary disorders, PCOS, and reproductive endocrinology.

Diabetology in Whitefield

Diabetology is the primary clinical focus of Dr Handral's practice with patient-reported outcomes in GLP-1 agonist use, insulin optimisation, and perioperative glucose management:

• Type 1 Diabetes insulin therapy planning and continuous glucose monitoring guidance
• Type 2 Diabetes oral agents, injectables, and structured glycaemic control
• GLP-1 Receptor Agonists semaglutide and other newer agents for diabetes and obesity
• Insulin Optimisation basal, bolus, and mixed regimens with titration
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) guidance and interpretation
• HbA1c and Insulin Resistance assessment including hidden insulin resistance
• Perioperative Diabetes Management including pre-surgical glucose optimisation confirmed by patient outcomes
• Diabetic Complications Screening retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and foot care
• Early Detection of Insulin Resistance in high-risk individuals
• Gestational Diabetes diagnosis and management

Thyroid Disorders in Bangalore

• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism medical management
• Graves' Disease antithyroid therapy and management
• Thyroid Nodules and Goitre evaluation and management
• Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction including screening and follow-up
• Thyroid Dysfunction in Children paediatric thyroid assessment
• Thyroid Cancer Follow-Up post-surgical surveillance

Paediatric Endocrinology in Whitefield

Paediatric endocrinology is a dedicated subspecialty focus for Dr Handral, developed through her MD in Paediatrics from Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health and her DM in Endocrinology:

• Pubertal Disorders precocious and delayed puberty evaluation and treatment
• Short Stature growth hormone assessment and treatment
• Childhood Obesity metabolic evaluation and management
• Congenital Endocrine Disorders congenital hypothyroidism and adrenal hyperplasia
• Paediatric Thyroid Disorders autoimmune, congenital, and acquired
• Paediatric Adrenal Disorders management across all causes
• Disorders of Sexual Differentiation evaluation and management
• Paediatric Diabetes Type 1 and maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)

PCOS and Women's Endocrine Health in Bangalore

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle management
• Menstrual Irregularities hormonal evaluation and correction
• Hyperandrogenism medical management
• Metabolic Syndrome in Women weight management and insulin sensitisation
• Reproductive Endocrinology hormonal evaluation for infertility coordination
• Perimenopause and Menopause hormonal management

Bone and Mineral Metabolism in Whitefield

Bone and mineral metabolism is a research-focused clinical interest for Dr Handral with a Third Prize at the ISBMR 2019 Bone and Mineral Metabolism Quiz and research on DXA in pituitary adenoma patients:

• Osteoporosis diagnosis, DXA interpretation, and antiresorptive therapy
• Basic and Advanced DXA bone mineral density assessment and body composition analysis
• Vitamin D Deficiency diagnosis and supplementation
• Parathyroid Disorders hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism
• Calcium and Phosphorus Disorders evaluation and management
• Bone Mineral Density Assessment in Pituitary Adenoma Patients with published research
• Paget's Disease and Metabolic Bone Disorders

Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders in Bangalore

• Acromegaly somatostatin analogues and monitoring
• Hyperprolactinaemia dopamine agonist therapy
• Pituitary Adenomas medical management and multidisciplinary coordination with published research on Ki-67, p53, and MGMT expression
• Cushing's Syndrome evaluation and management
• Adrenal Insufficiency glucocorticoid replacement
• Adrenal Incidentaloma evaluation and surveillance

Obesity and Lipid Disorders in Whitefield

• Obesity Management lifestyle, pharmacological, and GLP-1 agonist-based structured programmes
• Cholesterol and Lipid Disorders statin and non-statin management
• Metabolic Syndrome comprehensive evaluation and treatment
• Weight Management structured programmes with confirmed patient outcomes

Qualifications

• MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2012)
• MD Paediatrics from Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bangalore (2016)
• DM Endocrinology from Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER), Kolkata (2020)

Dr Handral holds active medical council registration with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 95691, 2012).

Awards and Recognitions

• First Prize, Poster Presentation at Endoupdate 2020, Hyderabad
• Third Prize, Bone and Mineral Metabolism Quiz at ISBMR Conference, Bangalore, September 2019

Milestones and Academic Contributions

• Paper Presentation at ISBMR Conference, Bangalore, September 2019
• Poster Presentation at RSSDI Conference, Kolkata, August 2019
• Active contributor to national conferences in endocrinology, bone metabolism, and paediatric endocrinology

Research and Publications

Dr Handral has published peer-reviewed research in indexed national paediatric and medical journals:

• Re-Emergence of Tetanus: Epidemiological Features, Clinical Profile and Outcome in South India, Indian Journal of Paediatrics, September 2016
• Evaluation of the Prognostic Utility of Ki-67, p53, and MGMT Expression in Pituitary Tumours, Journal of Laboratory Physicians, November 2019

Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Current Practice

• Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore as Consultant, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Rs 850
• Manipal Clinic, Brookefield, Bangalore as Consultant, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Rs 850
• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore as Consultant, Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Manipal Clinic ITPL, Whitefield, Bangalore as Consultant

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