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Dr. Mehdi Hasan ✔ Verified

Endocrinologist (Hormone Specialist)

MBBS, CCD (Bardem), Medical Officer Diabetic Hospital, Boyra, Khulna.
Thyroid, Hormone, Androgen, Excess Diabetes, Endocrinology Specialist

🎯 Expert in treating: Hormonal excess, management of complex diabetes, congenital genetic disorders, and Prader-Willi syndrome

🎓 Consultant, Diabetology

🏛️ Khulna Diabetic Hospital, Boyra, Khulna.

💼 6+ years of experience 📍 Khulna
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Consultant, Diabetology — Khulna Diabetic Hospital, Boyra, Khulna.

Dr. Mehdi Hasan best Diabetologist and Hormone Specialist in Khulna City delivers specialized diagnostic, clinical, and therapeutic care for rare genetic endocrine disorders, including Wolcott-Rallison syndrome, Kallmann syndrome, and Prader-Willi syndrome. Looking for the best Endocrinology and Diabetes Specialist in Khulna, individuals consult him for precise Bardet-Biedl syndrome management, Alström syndrome care, and comprehensive androgen excess interventions. His clinical practice spans syndromic obesity, early-onset diabetes, and complex hormonal imbalances. He integrates specialized metabolic diagnostics with targeted medical therapies to optimize patient hormonal health and manage severe, genetics-linked diabetes.

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Dr. Mehdi Hasan – Diabetologist & Hormone Specialist, Khulna

Dr. Mehdi Hasan is a Consultant Diabetologist and Medical Officer at Khulna Diabetic Hospital, Boyra, with over 6 years of dedicated clinical experience in endocrinology and metabolic disorders. As a highly skilled Hormone and Diabetes Specialist, he provides expert care for common thyroid and glucose disorders, alongside extremely rare genetic endocrine conditions such as Wolcott-Rallison syndrome, Kallmann syndrome, Bardet-Biedl syndrome, Alström syndrome, and Prader-Willi syndrome. Patients seeking expert hormonal evaluation receive evidence-based treatments tailored to halt metabolic progression, manage severe childhood or adult-onset syndromic diabetes, and regulate androgen excess. His medical practice combines targeted endocrine diagnostics with individualized patient care plans at a premier diabetic institution.

Professional Biography

Dr. Mehdi Hasan completed his MBBS degree, establishing a strong clinical foundation in general medical sciences. To specialize in the intricate field of metabolic health, he earned his Certificate Course in Diabetology (CCD) from BIRDEM, the central apex institution for diabetes care in Bangladesh. Finding the best Diabetologist in Khulna leads patients to rely on his focused clinical expertise as a Medical Officer and Consultant at the renowned Khulna Diabetic Hospital in Boyra, where he routinely handles complex diabetic and hormonal cases that standard physicians rarely encounter.

His primary clinical focus includes intensive insulin management for early-onset syndromic diabetes (like Wolcott-Rallison), hormone replacement therapies for hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (Kallmann syndrome), rigorous weight and metabolic management for hyperphagic conditions (Prader-Willi), and anti-androgen protocols for hormonal imbalances. His diagnostic framework incorporates advanced genetic phenotyping, dynamic endocrine testing, continuous glucose monitoring, and comprehensive risk stratification to formulate effective, long-term metabolic strategies for both adults and children.

At-a-Glance Profile Card

Profile FieldDetails
Full NameDr. Mehdi Hasan
Primary SpecialtyDiabetology & Endocrinology (Hormones)
Secondary SpecialtiesRare Genetic Endocrine Syndromes & Androgen Excess
DesignationConsultant, Diabetologist & Medical Officer
WorkplaceKhulna Diabetic Hospital, Boyra, Khulna
Total Experience6+ Years
LocationKhulna, Bangladesh

Qualifications & Education

  • MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

  • CCD (BIRDEM) – Certificate Course in Diabetology, BIRDEM, Dhaka

Designation & Workplace

  • Designation: Consultant, Diabetologist (Medical Officer)

  • Workplace: Khulna Diabetic Hospital, Boyra, Khulna

Diseases Treated

  • Wolcott-Rallison syndrome requires intensive early-onset insulin therapy.

  • Kallmann syndrome demands specialized hormone replacement for delayed puberty.

  • Bardet-Biedl syndrome needs multidisciplinary obesity and insulin resistance management.

  • Alström syndrome requires rigorous pediatric diabetes and metabolic care.

  • Prader-Willi syndrome demands strict dietary control and growth hormone therapy.

  • Androgen excess (e.g., PCOS) requires targeted anti-androgen and insulin-sensitizing medications.

  • Type 1 diabetes requires lifelong insulin therapy and intensive glucose monitoring.

  • Type 2 diabetes demands lifestyle modification, oral hypoglycemics, and insulin management.

  • Hashimoto thyroiditis needs vigilant monitoring and synthetic thyroid hormone replacement.

  • Graves' disease requires anti-thyroid medications to suppress overactive glands.

  • Gestational diabetes needs strict glycemic control during pregnancy to protect the fetus.

  • Hypothyroidism demands targeted synthetic thyroid hormone replacement.

  • Hyperthyroidism requires urgent suppression of overactive thyroid glands.

  • Diabetic neuropathy demands neuropathic pain management and strict sugar control.

  • Obesity and metabolic syndrome demand comprehensive medical weight management.

Clinical Specialties & Treatment Areas

  • Syndromic Diabetes & Genetic Obesity: Precision management for rare inherited disorders that cause severe early-onset diabetes and uncontrollable weight gain (Prader-Willi, Bardet-Biedl, Alström).

  • Reproductive & Developmental Endocrinology: Specialized care for conditions involving delayed puberty, lack of sense of smell, and hormonal failure (Kallmann Syndrome).

  • Androgen Excess & General Diabetology: Comprehensive treatment for hormonal imbalances causing excess male hormones in women (like PCOS), alongside expert management of standard thyroid and diabetic conditions.

Advanced Procedure Breakdown

Phenotypic & Syndromic Metabolic Profiling

Rare genetic conditions like Bardet-Biedl or Alström syndrome present with unique physical traits alongside diabetes (such as extra fingers/toes or vision loss). Dr. Hasan conducts detailed phenotypic assessments combined with specialized blood panels to accurately diagnose the root genetic cause of a patient's early-onset metabolic failure.

Dynamic Endocrine Testing for Delayed Puberty

For conditions like Kallmann syndrome, where the brain fails to send hormonal signals to the reproductive organs, Dr. Hasan utilizes dynamic tests like the GnRH stimulation test. This precisely identifies if the hormonal defect lies in the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, or the gonads, guiding exact hormone replacement therapy.

Intensive Syndromic Glycemic Management

Syndromes like Wolcott-Rallison cause a rare form of permanent neonatal or early-childhood diabetes. Managing this requires exceptionally delicate, continuous insulin titration tailored for infants or children, ensuring stable blood sugars while accounting for the skeletal and hepatic complications associated with the syndrome.

Condition-Specific Deep Dives

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)

A complex genetic disorder characterized by a chronic, insatiable feeling of hunger (hyperphagia) that typically begins in childhood, leading to extreme, life-threatening obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Patients also suffer from poor muscle tone, restricted growth, and under-developed sex organs (hypogonadism). Treatment requires absolute, locked-door dietary restriction and specialized growth hormone therapy.

Kallmann Syndrome

A rare genetic condition characterized by delayed or absent puberty and an impaired sense of smell (anosmia). The hypothalamus in the brain fails to produce GnRH, meaning the body does not signal the testicles or ovaries to produce sex hormones. It is treated with targeted hormone replacement therapy (TRT for men, estrogen/progesterone for women) to induce normal physical development.

Wolcott-Rallison Syndrome

An extremely rare, autosomal recessive genetic disorder that is one of the most common causes of permanent neonatal diabetes (diabetes occurring before 6 months of age). In addition to requiring immediate, lifelong insulin, patients suffer from skeletal dysplasia (bone growth issues) and recurrent episodes of liver failure, necessitating highly specialized, multidisciplinary pediatric endocrine care.

The Doctor’s Clinical Approach

Dr. Mehdi Hasan utilizes his focused training at BIRDEM and his clinical role at Khulna Diabetic Hospital to approach both common metabolic diseases and highly elusive genetic syndromes. His philosophy emphasizes detailed physical examinations to catch rare syndromic features, prioritizing early hormonal intervention in developmental disorders, and providing empathetic, strict guidance for families managing genetic obesity syndromes.

Specialized Risk Factors

Emergency Callout: Immediate emergency medical evaluation is required if a child with Wolcott-Rallison syndrome experiences sudden jaundice, lethargy, or vomiting (indicating acute liver failure), a patient with syndromic obesity develops sudden, severe breathing difficulties (obesity hypoventilation/sleep apnea), or a diabetic patient becomes confused with a fruity odor to their breath (Diabetic Ketoacidosis).

Certifications & Professional Memberships

  • Member, Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC)

  • Alumni, BIRDEM (Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders)

Patient Visit Preparation Checklist

  • Bring all prior blood test reports (especially Fasting/HbA1c, full Thyroid panels, Testosterone, LH, FSH) and any previous genetic or chromosomal testing reports.

  • For pediatric patients, bring complete growth charts and a detailed developmental history (when they started walking, talking, or signs of puberty).

  • Maintain a complete list of current prescription medications, particularly any insulin types and dosages currently used.

  • Keep a detailed symptom diary noting extreme hunger patterns, sense of smell issues, or abnormal weight gain.

Last Modified: October 25, 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kallmann Syndrome, and why does it affect the sense of smell?

Kallmann syndrome is a genetic condition causing hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (failure to start puberty). During fetal development, the nerve cells that produce GnRH (the hormone that triggers puberty) are supposed to migrate from the nose into the brain. In Kallmann syndrome, this migration fails, which is why patients both fail to go through puberty and lack a sense of smell (anosmia).

How is Prader-Willi Syndrome different from regular childhood obesity?

Regular childhood obesity is often related to diet and lifestyle. Prader-Willi Syndrome is a genetic defect on chromosome 15 that breaks the brain's "fullness" mechanism. These children have a biological, insatiable drive to eat (hyperphagia) and will consume dangerous amounts of food if not strictly supervised. They require specialized growth hormones and locked-kitchen environments, not just standard diets.

What does a CCD from BIRDEM signify for a medical officer?

BIRDEM is the internationally recognized, apex center for diabetes in Bangladesh. A Certificate Course in Diabetology (CCD) signifies that Dr. Hasan has undergone rigorous, highly specialized, and standardized training specifically focused on the modern, evidence-based management of all types of diabetes and its complex metabolic complications.

What is Wolcott-Rallison Syndrome?

It is a very rare genetic disorder that typically presents in the first few months of life as permanent neonatal diabetes. Because of a specific genetic mutation, the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed early on. These patients also suffer from bone development issues (epiphyseal dysplasia) and are highly prone to sudden, severe liver failure during minor illnesses.

What are Bardet-Biedl and Alström Syndromes?

Both are rare, inherited "ciliopathy" disorders. Bardet-Biedl syndrome typically causes childhood obesity, vision loss (retinitis pigmentosa), extra fingers or toes (polydactyly), and kidney issues. Alström syndrome is similar, causing severe childhood obesity, early-onset Type 2 diabetes, progressive blindness, and hearing loss. Both require an endocrinologist to aggressively manage the resulting insulin resistance and hormonal failures.

What is "Androgen Excess," and who does it affect?

Androgen excess means having too many male hormones (like testosterone). It most commonly affects women, presenting as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Symptoms include severe acne, excess facial or body hair (hirsutism), irregular periods, and female-pattern baldness. An endocrinologist treats this by balancing the hormones and improving insulin sensitivity.

Can a person with Kallmann Syndrome ever have children?

Yes. While they do not naturally produce the hormones required for fertility, an endocrinologist can use specialized, advanced hormone injections (like hCG and FSH) to stimulate the testes to produce sperm or the ovaries to produce eggs, allowing many patients with Kallmann syndrome to successfully conceive with medical help.

Why should I see a doctor at a specialized Diabetic Hospital?

A specialized facility like Khulna Diabetic Hospital handles a massive volume of complex, rare, and difficult-to-treat metabolic cases every day. Doctors like Dr. Mehdi Hasan have access to specialized testing protocols and vast clinical exposure that general hospitals may lack, ensuring the most accurate and up-to-date treatment for your diabetes and hormone issues.

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