Endocrinology
This area of medicine deals with the body’s endocrine or hormone producing glands. Commonly treated conditions include:
Diabetes
Thyroid disorders
Pituitary disorders
Osteoporosis / bone health
Adrenal gland disorders
Parathyroid disorders
Women’s health: polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility, menopause
Men’s health: low testosterone levels/ androgen deficiency, infertility
Transgender Health
Metabolic health: high blood pressure, cholesterol or triglyceride levels
Obesity/ body weight concerns
Endocrine tumors
Nephrology
Nephrologists specialise in the diagnosis and management of kidney diseases such as
Acute or chronic kidney failure
Diabetic kidney disease
Hypertension: renal artery stenosis, chronic hypertension
Amyloidosis
Electrolyte disorders
Kidney stones
Polycystic kidneys
Glomerulonephritis
Lupus nephritis
Nephrotic syndrome
Congenital kidney malformations
They are also the experts in providing
Dialysis care
Kidney transplantation
Obstetric Medicine
Obstetric Medicine physicians provide specialist care for women with medical conditions during pregnancy and the postnatal period. This includes management of:
High blood pressure in pregnancy
Diabetes in pregnancy
Kidney, heart, or endocrine disorders during pregnancy
Complications such as pre-eclampsia and thromboembolic disease
Multisystem medical problems affecting pregnancy
General Medicine
General physicians are experts in the diagnosis and management of complex or multisystem medical conditions. They provide holistic care for patients with:
Complex care needs requiring coordinated management
Multiple medical conditions
Undifferentiated or complex presentations
Perioperative care and medical management around surgery
Long-term management of chronic diseases alongside other specialists
Medical Oncology
Medical oncologists specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer using chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. They work closely with surgeons, radiation oncologists, and allied health staff to provide comprehensive cancer care, including:
Breast, gastrointestinal, lung, and endocrine cancers
Supportive care during and after cancer treatment
Coordination of multidisciplinary cancer services
