About DR. (COL) RAJIV PAKHETRA - MD (Med), PGDCC (Endocrinology) - BEST ENDOCRINOLOGIST IN HISAR
Dr. (Col) Rajiv Pakhetra is a highly distinguished Endocrinologist and Physician with 30 years of dedicated service in the Armed Forces Medical Services. Having served in various multi-specialty tertiary care hospitals, including Army Hospital (R&R) Delhi and AFMC Pune, he brings a wealth of clinical and academic expertise to the field of metabolic disorders.
An alumnus of the prestigious AFMC Pune and AIIMS New Delhi, Dr. Pakhetra has transitioned from a decorated military career to private practice. He is recognized for his extensive teaching background, having served as a Professor of Medicine for over a decade and as a research guide for numerous postgraduate students.
Education
- MBBS: AFMC Pune, 1991
- MD (Medicine): AFMC Pune, 1999
- PGDCC (Endocrinology): AIIMS New Delhi, 2006
Work Experience:
- Indian Army Medical Corps (1991–2021): Served for 30 years in premier tertiary care hospitals including Base Hospital Delhi, Command Hospital Kolkata, and Command Hospital Pune.
- Academic Leadership:
- Professor of Medicine: AFMC, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2015–2021).
- Professor of Medicine: West Bengal University of Health Sciences (2010–2015).
- Teacher for DNB Endocrinology: Army Hospital (R&R).
- Current Practice: Consultant at Vadodara Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic.
Area of specialization:
- Diabetes Care: Comprehensive management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, including emergencies like Ketoacidosis.
- Thyroid Disorders: Treatment of Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid storm, and Thyroid Cancer evaluation.
- Pituitary & Adrenal Disorders: Management of Adenomas, Cushing Disease, and Adrenal Hypertension.
- Reproductive Endocrinology: Addressing hormonal infertility and menstrual disorders.
- Metabolic Bone Disease: Treatment of Osteoporosis, Rickets, and Osteomalacia.
- Growth & Puberty: Evaluation of short stature and delayed or precocious puberty.
Professional Memberships:
- Life Member, Endocrine Society of India
- Life Member, Indian Thyroid Society
- Life Member, Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India
- Life Member, Association of Physicians of India
- Life Member, Indian Society for Bone and Mineral Research
Research & Publications
Dr. Pakhetra has contributed extensively to medical literature with over 19 published papers in indexed journals . His research covers diverse topics such as insulin kinetics in hypothyroidism, bone mineral density in diabetes, and endocrine complications following stem cell transplants.
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Practice Locations
- Sarvesh Health City
- Sarvesh Health City Site No. 1, Sector 14, Hisar – 125001 (Haryana)
- +91 6901 626262
- +91 6901 636363
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General Question
Frequently Asked Question
Dr. Col. Rajiv Pakhetra is a qualified endocrinologist who specializes in finding and treating hormone-related problems like diabetes, thyroid problems, and metabolic disorders.
Dr. Rajiv Pakhetra has advanced medical training in endocrinology and a lot of clinical experience treating hormonal problems.
He has treated patients with endocrine disorders, such as complicated diabetes and thyroid cases, for many years
An endocrinologist helps people with diabetes, thyroid problems, obesity, hormonal imbalance, and metabolic diseases.
If you have uncontrolled diabetes, sudden weight changes, fatigue, thyroid problems, or signs of hormonal imbalance, you should see an endocrinologist.
Yes, he is an expert at diagnosing and treating thyroid problems like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Yes, he takes care of all aspects of diabetes, including managing medications, insulin therapy, and lifestyle changes.
You can make an appointment by calling the hospital directly or by using the hospital's website to make an appointment online.