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Professor Thozhukat Sathyapalan

Endocrinology Diabetes Hull

Professor Thozhukat Sathyapalan

8 years of experience

9,720+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
2
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Thozhukat Sathyapalan at a glance

Professor Thozhukat Sathyapalan is an Endocrinology Diabetes practitioner based in Hull, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Hull, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

About meProfessor Thozhukat Sathyapalan ('Sathya') is the Chair in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism and Honorary Consultant Endocrinologist in Hull. He received his specialist training in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General (Internal) Medicine, initially in Aberdeen and subsequently with the Yorkshire Deanery. He had his postgraduate research fellowship at the University of Hull with Professor Stephen Atkin's group. He was appointed Senior Lecturer in 2009 at the University of Hull, became a Reader in 2012 and was made a Chair in 2016.
His clinical practice encompasses all aspects of Endocrinology and Diabetes including thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pituitary disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), diabetes and obesity. He has published extensively in these areas. He is actively involved in clinical research, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, American College of Physician and Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy. He is also a member of British Endocrine Society, American Endocrine Society and Association of British Clinical Diabetologists.
Areas of interestThyroid; parathyroid; adrenal; pituitary; polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); general endocrinology; diabetes; obesity


Endocrinology (hormone imbalance) - thyroid disorders; parathyroid disorders - disorders in calcium and vitamin D metabolism; pituitary disorders including pituitary hormone excess and deficiency such as high prolactin, Cushing's disease, acromegaly, growth hormone deficiency, pituitary tumours, diabetes insipidus; Adrenal disorders including Addison's disease and secondary adrenal insufficiency; polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); hypogonadism (low testosterone causing low libido / sexual dysfunction and testosterone replacement therapy.


Diabetes mellitus - new presentations, follow-up and annual review of type 1 & 2 diabetes (up-to-date new treatments with a focus on weight reduction); complex diabetes; pre-diabetes; obesity with and without diabetes


Obesity, weight loss treatment with tablets and injections, endocrine causes of weight gain or weight loss

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Subspecialities
Endocrinology
Thyroid
Diabetes
Procedures
Endocrine investigations including dynamic function testing
Adrenocorticotropin stimulation test (ACTH) - Synacthen test
Pituitary function tests
Blood glucose monitoring
Thyroid problems including hyperthyroidism (Grave's disease) and hypothyroidism
Female hormone disorders
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Pituitary disorders
Prolactinoma
Acromegaly
Cushing's syndrome/Cushing's disease
Diabetes insipidus
Adrenal disorders including adrenal insufficiency and Addison's disease
Vitamin D deficiency
Diabetes including type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes
Testosterone deficiency
Endocrine hypertension
Calcium disorders including hyperparathyroidism (parathyroid disorders)
Vitamin D insufficiency

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Professor Thozhukat Sathyapalan

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Hull (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Endocrinology Diabetes
    Universitat de València, Hull (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Endocrinology Diabetes

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-787944 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Endocrinology Diabetes
#EB-146C54F5 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 103
Annual physical exam 99395 321
Vaccination administration 90471 2,585
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 974

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Thozhukat Sathyapalan
HEADSHOT
Thozhukat Sathyapalan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Thozhukat Sathyapalan with the team
WITH TEAM
Thozhukat Sathyapalan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Thozhukat Sathyapalan

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Endocrinology Diabetes across GB
    Thozhukat Sathyapalan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1790/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36964985 · cited by 159
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology Diabetes
    Thozhukat Sathyapalan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8408/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31682511 · cited by 45

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Endocrinology Diabetes European Annual Congress (Endocrinology Diabetes) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Endocrinology Diabetes National Society Meeting · Hull · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Endocrinology Diabetes — Hull · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Endocrinology Diabetes 2026-03-02 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a endocrinology diabetes? 2026-01-02 · 6 min read

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    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Professor Thozhukat Sathyapalan's Areas of Specialty

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Endocrinology Diabetes

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