Dr Russell obtained his medical degree from the University of Adelaide in 2007. He was awarded the Frank S. Hone Memorial Prize for achieving the highest overall mark in the final examinations.

He undertook physician training at Royal Perth Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Austin Health, and Northern Health. In 2014 he completed specialist training in Endocrinology and in 2015 he completed training in his second specialty, General & Acute Care Medicine.

He recently completed a PhD in andrology (men’s health) from the University of Melbourne and has ongoing research interests in men’s health and hyponatraemia.

He recently revised and updated the Male Androgen Deficiency and Male Sexual Difficulties chapters of the Sexual & Reproductive Health Therapeutic Guidelines.

Dr Russell is appointed as an Endocrinologist and Consultant General Physician at Austin Health and he consults at Warringal Private Hospital. He is a local examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) clinical examination and has previously been a University of Melbourne Ethical Practice tutor and Clinical Skills coach. He recently served on the RACP Victorian State Committee and on the RACP College Council.

Dr Russell invites referrals in all aspects of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, including in obesity management and transgender care. He is also available to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients with complex or interacting medical problems.

For more information please visit https://www.drnickrussell.com