Chuvi Endocrinology launches specialist consultations in Primary Care

The Endocrinology department of the Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (Chuvi) has launched new consultation services within Primary Care. Led by Dr. Manuel Penín, the department will provide specialist support at the Olimpia Valencia health center on the last Wednesday of every month.

The service focuses on adult patients with high-prevalence conditions such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, obesity, and hypertension. The clinic is equipped with an ultrasound and an impedancemeter to assess muscle mass and body fat. This initiative follows successful models previously implemented by Neurology, Rehabilitation, and Pulmonology departments, which reported high resolution rates for cases within the primary care setting.

This expansion aims to streamline patient care and reduce the need for hospital transfers, though the traditional hospital consultation route remains available for complex cases.