Endocrinology

Endocrinology

Endocrinology is the branch of medicine which treats disorders of endocrine glands, which produce proteins called hormones. These hormones are released into the bloodstream and affect many different parts of the body. The endocrine system includes:

  • The Thyroid Gland
  • The Pituitary Gland
  • The Parathyroid Gland
  • The Adrenal Glands
  • The Pancreas
  • The Ovaries and Testes

What We Treat

An Endocrinologist is a medical specialist who treats people with a range of conditions that are caused by problems with hormones, such as diabetes, menopause and thyroid problems.

  • General Endocrinology
  • Diabetes (including Gestational Diabetes)
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Thyroid Issues
  • Parathyroid and calcium disorders
  • Testosterone deficiency states
  • Osteoporosis
  • Adrenal gland disorders such as Addison’s disease
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome and menstrual disorders
  • Hormonal disorders in pregnancy
  • Obesity

Your Care Team

When you come to us, you’ll meet a caring team of endocrinologists, nurses, and specialists who will explain your condition, discuss treatment options, and support you throughout your care journey. We work closely with your primary doctor and other specialists to provide the best treatment for your overall health.

Our Specialists

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Dr Ayanthi Wijewardene

Endocrinologist

Dr Ayanthi Wijewardene is a Consultant Endocrinologist with extensive experience across all areas of endocrinology, with subspecialty expertise in osteoporosis and thyroid disorders.

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Dr Shihab Hameed

Paediatric Endocrinologist

With expertise in the management of growth disorders, puberty issues, adrenal dysfunction, pituitary and thyroid abnormalities, obesity, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome, diabetes mellitus, insulin pump therapy, and continuous glucose monitoring.

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A/Prof Ann Poynten

Endocrinologist

With expertise diabetes, osteoporosis and thyroid disorders

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Dr Walter Haindl

Endocrinologist and Nuclear Medicine Physician

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Dr Sue Mei Lau

Endocrinologist

With interests in gestational diabetes, hormone disorders in pregnancy, hereditary endocrine cancer, menstrual disorders and general endocrinology.

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Dr Shailja Tewari

Endocrinologist

With expertise in managing Gestational diabetes and also glycaemia in pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes, thyroid disorders other endocrine disorders in pregnancy.

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Dr Tamara Preda

Breast and Endocrine Surgeon

Benign and malignant conditions of the breast as well as thyroid and parathyroid disease.