Dr. Chirag L U

Dr Chirag L U is an endocrinologist in Bangalore with 10 years of clinical experience specialising in diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary and adrenal conditions, and reproductive endocrinology. He currently consults at Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore and at Mallige Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Bangalore.

He holds a DM in Endocrinology from Ramaiah Medical College Bengaluru, 2023, an MD and DNB in Internal Medicine, 2020, an MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, 2016, and MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians UK.

Whether a patient needs Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes management, thyroid disorder care, pituitary or adrenal evaluation, obesity management, or reproductive endocrinology, his DM-qualified and research-backed approach ensures evidence-based and personalised endocrine care.

He communicates fluently in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Assamese.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Chirag L U offers comprehensive endocrinology care at Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram and Mallige Hospital Gandhi Nagar Bangalore at Rs 900, with expertise spanning diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary and adrenal conditions, reproductive endocrinology, obesity, and metabolic bone disease.

Diabetes Mellitus

Patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, or diabetic complications receive structured care from Dr Chirag L U, whose research includes studies on diabetic kidney disease and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in diabetes.

• Type 2 Diabetes evaluation and management
• Type 1 Diabetes management including latest therapies and diabetes reversal
• Diabetic Kidney Disease monitoring and management
• Diabetic complication assessment and management

Thyroid Disorders

Patients with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, subclinical thyroid conditions, or congenital hypothyroidism receive structured care from Dr Chirag L U, who has published research on subclinical thyrotoxicosis and bone mineral density in premenopausal women.

• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism diagnosis and management
• Subclinical Thyroid Disorder evaluation and treatment
• Congenital Hypothyroidism management
• Thyroid-related bone health assessment

Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders

Patients with pituitary tumours, adrenal conditions, hypercalcaemia, Cushing syndrome, or Langerhans cell histiocytosis receive structured endocrinology care from Dr Chirag L U, who has published research on pheochromocytoma, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, and rare pituitary tumours.

• Pituitary Disorder evaluation and management
• Adrenal Disorder diagnosis including Pheochromocytoma
• Cushing Syndrome evaluation
• Hypercalcaemia assessment and management

Reproductive Endocrinology and Hypogonadism

Patients with reproductive endocrine conditions, hypogonadism, ambiguous genitalia, or menopause-related endocrine concerns receive structured care from Dr Chirag L U, who has published on ambiguous genitalia and quality of life in postmenopausal women with sarcopenia.

• Reproductive Infertility endocrine evaluation
• Hypogonadism diagnosis and management
• Ambiguous Genitalia endocrine evaluation
• Menopause-related endocrine management

Obesity and Metabolic Conditions

Patients with obesity, metabolic syndrome, or growth and development concerns receive structured endocrine evaluation and management from Dr Chirag L U.

• Obesity evaluation and metabolic management
• Metabolic Syndrome assessment and treatment
• Growth and Development disorders in children and adolescents

Metabolic Bone Disease

Patients with osteoporosis, bone mineral density concerns, or metabolic bone conditions receive structured care from Dr Chirag L U.

• Metabolic Bone Disease evaluation and management
• Bone Mineral Density assessment

Credentials and Trust

• MBBS, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, 2016
• MD, Internal Medicine, Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, 2020
• DNB, Internal Medicine, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 2020
• DM, Endocrinology, Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, 2023
• MRCP, Royal College of Physicians, UK

He is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 118055, 2017. He is currently also serving as Assistant Professor at Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore.

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Physicians, UK, MRCP
• European Association for the Study of Diabetes, EASD
• Endocrine Society of India

Consulting Hospitals in Bangalore

Dr Chirag L U currently consults at the following hospitals in Bangalore.

• Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, No. 71, 11th Main Road, opposite Railway Station, Malleswaram, Bengaluru. Consultation Fee: Rs 900.
• Mallige Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Bangalore.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Chirag L U has 20 peer-reviewed publications and has presented at national and international endocrinology conferences.

Key Publications

• Central Diabetes Insipidus as a Rare Cause of Polyuria. Annals of African Medicine, February 2026
• Correlation of Residual Symptoms with Triiodothyronine in Patients Treated for Hypothyroidism. Cureus, January 2025
• Bone Mineral Density and Bone Turnover Marker in Subclinical Thyrotoxic State in Young Premenopausal Women. Cureus, January 2024
• Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Presenting as Isolated Hypothalamic Involvement. Indian Pediatrics Case Reports, November 2023
• Pheochromocytoma: Clinical Experience from a Single Tertiary Care Center in India. Cureus, July 2023
• Subclinical Thyrotoxicosis and Bone Mineral Density in Premenopausal Women. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2022
• Clinical, Biochemical Parameters and Quality of Life in Congenital Hypothyroidism. Azerbaijan Medical Association Journal, 2022

Key Conference Presentations

• Oral Paper, European Conference of Endocrinology, Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio in Type 2 Diabetes
• Oral Paper, Indian Thyroid Society Conference 2023, Subclinical Thyrotoxicosis and Bone Mineral Density
• Oral Paper, APICON Agra 2020, Clinico-Etiological Profile of Hepatitis C
• Poster, ENDO UPDATE Mumbai 2022, Role of 11C Methionine PET Scan in Cushing Syndrome

Book an Appointment with Dr Chirag L U

To consult Dr Chirag L U at Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram or Mallige Hospital Gandhi Nagar Bangalore, visit HexaHealth to check consultation fees and book an endocrinology appointment.