Sinai Chicago, 2701 W 68th St, Chicago, IL 60629 Care in English and Urdu| Call (773) 884-9000
Dr. Mahwash Siddiqui, MD, DABOM, FACEEndocrinologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist
Pituitary and Adrenal

Pituitary and Adrenal Specialist in Chicago

The pituitary and adrenal glands are small but control many of your body's key hormones. Dr. Siddiqui evaluates and treats pituitary and adrenal conditions with careful testing and coordinated care.

At a glance

  • Adrenal nodule evaluation
  • Cortisol and aldosterone testing
  • Pituitary hormone testing
  • Coordination with surgeons

Conditions we evaluate

  • Adrenal nodules found on CT or MRI
  • Cushing's syndrome (too much cortisol)
  • Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison's disease
  • Primary aldosteronism, a common hidden cause of high blood pressure
  • Pituitary tumors and prolactinomas
  • Acromegaly and growth hormone problems

How testing works

These conditions are diagnosed with specific hormone tests, sometimes done at a set time of day or after a medicine is given. Imaging such as CT or MRI is used when needed. Testing in the right order avoids false results and unneeded scans.

Dr. Siddiqui has published research on rare hormone-related conditions, including tumor-induced low blood sugar, and works with surgeons and other specialists when needed.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is an adrenal incidentaloma?

It is an adrenal nodule found by chance on a scan done for another reason. Most are harmless, but each one should be checked for hormone production and cancer risk.

Get expert endocrine care in Chicago

Call Sinai Chicago to request a visit with Dr. Siddiqui. Care is offered in English and Urdu.