Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # NSENDO Northern Sydney Endocrine Centre ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://nsendo.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Main Home](https://nsendo.com.au/) - Northern Sydney Endocrine Centre (St Leonards, Sydney) is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary practice comprising of endocrinologists, diabetes educators & dieticians. - [About Us](https://nsendo.com.au/about-us/) - The Northern Sydney Endocrine Centre is an established, evidenced-based practice, located adjacent to Royal North Shore Hospital in St Leonards, Sydney. - [Contact Us](https://nsendo.com.au/contact-us/) - If you'd like book an appointment or have a question please feel free to to contact us. - [Our Practice Policies](https://nsendo.com.au/our-practice-policies/) - The Northern Sydney Endocrine Centre’s COVID-19 policies are in accordance with the outpatient departmental protocols for NSW Government hospitals. - [Referrals to Northern Sydney Endocrine Centre](https://nsendo.com.au/referrals-to-northern-sydney-endocrine-centre/) - Appointments Doctors at our practice are keen to help with any patients that you might like to discuss and manage without the need for formal referral. Simply call the rooms on 02 94398447 and ask to speak to a member of our team. For Argus enabled practices referral via this form Our fax number is 02 - [Services](https://nsendo.com.au/services/) - NSENDO offer a range of services including Specialists, Dieticians & Educators. We specialise in all areas of endocrinology with patients of all ages. - [Information For Patients](https://nsendo.com.au/information-for-patients/) - Appointments For all new patients, please use the contact form. An appointment cannot be made without a referral as patients are triaged according to urgency. For follow-up appointments, either call reception on 9439 8447 or email as above. Please complete the form below and attach your referral – we will contact you as soon as - [Our COVID-19 policy](https://nsendo.com.au/our-covid-19-policy/) - The Northern Sydney Endocrine Centre’s COVID-19 policies are in accordance with the outpatient departmental protocols for NSW Government hospitals. - [Our Team](https://nsendo.com.au/our-team/) - Our practice offers a range of Endocrinologists, Dieticians & Educators with broad expertise & are comfortable working with patients of all ages. - [Menopause](https://nsendo.com.au/services/menopause/) - What is menopause? Menopause is part of the natural ageing process of women, typically occurring from age 47 – 51. Symptoms can begin several years prior to the final menstrual period; this is known as the perimenopause. Symptoms of menopause are caused by falling estrogen levels when ovaries no longer produce eggs. Fluctuating estrogen levels - [Type 2 Diabetes](https://nsendo.com.au/services/type-2-diabetes/) - Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It is a chronic condition that leads to high blood glucose (sugar) levels as a result of insufficient insulin production from the pancreas. - [Type 1 Diabetes](https://nsendo.com.au/services/type-1-diabetes/) - Type 1 Diabetes is an auto-immune condition, where the immune system damages the pancreas resulting in an inability to produce the hormone insulin. - [Thyroid Disease and Thyroid Cancer](https://nsendo.com.au/services/thyroid-disease-and-thyroid-cancer/) - Diseases of the thyroid can result in an over or under production of thyroid hormones. The thyroid can also develop nodules; an abnormal overgrowth of thyroid cells. - [Polycystic Ovary Disease and Insulin Resistance](https://nsendo.com.au/services/polycystic-ovary-disease-and-insulin-resistance/) - The cause of PCOS is unknown however, common symptoms are acne, hirsutism and abnormal menstrual cycle. It is often seen in women who are overweight, but can affect women of normal weight. - [Pituitary Disease and Pituitary Tumours](https://nsendo.com.au/services/pituitary-disease-and-pituitary-tumours/) - The Pituitary Gland is sometimes known as the “Master Gland”. An MRI is usually required to ensure that there is no structural abnormality of the pituitary gland. - [Osteoporosis](https://nsendo.com.au/services/calcium-bone-disorders-including-osteoporosis-and-hyperparathyroidism/) - Osteoporosis is usually a condition of ageing; where bones become thinner and thus more likely to break (fracture). - [Obesity](https://nsendo.com.au/services/obesity/) - What is obesity? Obesity is a complex and chronic medical condition. Factors contributing to its development and persistence include genetics, environment, physiology and behaviour. Obesity requires long-term care to prevent and minimise the development of associated conditions such as diabetes, osteoarthritis and cancer. What causes obesity? Family history: genetics play an important role in your - [Gestational Diabetes and Endocrine Conditions in Pregnancy](https://nsendo.com.au/services/gestational-diabetes-and-endocrine-conditions-in-pregnancy/) - What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes (often referred to as GDM) is a common endocrine condition diagnosed in pregnancy. Pregnancy causes a number of hormones to be released that can make the body resistant to insulin, an important hormone that lowers blood sugar levels. When there is not enough insulin released from the pancreas in - [Genetic Conditions](https://nsendo.com.au/services/genetic-conditions/) - Hereditary endocrine tumour syndromes are caused by genetic mutations that can be passed on from generation to generation. - [Reproductive Endocrinology/ Fertility Issues](https://nsendo.com.au/services/reproductive-endocrinology-fertility/) - Reproductive endocrinology describes the hormones and control mechanisms that regulate sexual development, sexual function, and reproduction. - [Dietitian](https://nsendo.com.au/services/dietitian/) - Accredited Practising Dieticians (APDs) provide personalised nutrition advice & support. Dieticians understand how nutrition impacts the body & use this knowledge to treat a range of medical conditions. - [Diabetes Education](https://nsendo.com.au/services/diabetes-education/) - Diabetes Educators apply knowledge of best practice treatment, management and care of people with diabetes. - [Adrenal Disease and Adrenal Carcinoma](https://nsendo.com.au/services/adrenal-disease-and-adrenal-carcinoma/) - What is the adrenal gland The adrenal glands are located on top of each kidney and normally produce three classes of hormones: glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens. Adrenal disease occurs when the adrenal glands produce an excess or insufficient amount of one or more of these classes of hormones. The adrenal glands can also develop cancer. ## Mikado Team - [DR NATASSIA RODRIGO](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/dr-natassia-rodrigo-endocrinologist/) - Dr Natassia Rodrigo is a clinical endocrinologist, with a particular focus in metabolic disease, particularly diabetes, obesity and insulin resistance and pregnancy-related endocrinology. - [Dr Eugénie Lim](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/dr-eugenie-lim/) - Dr Eugénie Lim is a Consultant Endocrinologist for adult patients. She originally trained as a physician / endocrinologist in Adelaide (2011-2017) - [DR LINDA WU](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/dr-linda-wu/) - Dr Linda Wu is a clinical endocrinologist. She manages all general endocrinology and has a special interest in type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and type 3c /other diabetes, thyroid disease including thyroid cancer and autoimmune disease. She is also a staff specialist at Concord Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital. She has completed a PhD via University of Sydney investigating a novel form of type 1 diabetes secondary to checkpoint inhibitor therapy. She completed her undergraduate medical training at the University of New South Wales followed by physician and advanced training at Royal North Shore Hospital and Westmead Hospital. Linda has a keen interest in teaching and quality improvement. She is a senior clinical lecturer with the University of Sydney. - [DR ANNA STORY](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/dr-anna-story-endocrinologist/) - Dr Anna Story is a Clinical Endocrinologist & specialises in thyroid disease, with a particular focus on thyroid cancer. Dr Story has been the Practice Director since 2013. - [DR EMMA SCOTT](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/dr-emma-scott-endocrinologist/) - Dr Emma Scott is a clinical endocrinologist with a subspecialty in the management of Diabetes, & has a particular interest in the use of diabetes-related technology. - [DR ELEANOR WHITE](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/dr-eleanor-white-bmed-md-fracp/) - Dr Eleanor White is an endocrinologist. She completed her physician training and Endocrinology training at Royal North Shore Hospital and Campbelltown Hospital. - [DIANE MUNNS](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/diane-munns-dietitian-north-shore/) - Dianne Munns is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with over 30 years of experience in Type 1 & 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes & PCOS. - [CAROLYN JUDGE](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/carolyn-judge-diabetes-educator/) - Carolyn Judge is a Registered Nurse and Credentialed Diabetes Educator, with a particular focus on Type 1 Diabetes and technology. - [A/Prof SARAH GLASTRAS](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/a-prof-sarah-glastras-endocrinologist/) - A/Prof Sarah Glastras in a Consultant Endocrinologist at NSENDO and a special interest in female endocrine health, pertaining to polycystic ovary syndrome, diabetes in pregnancy and weight management. - [DR MONIQUE COSTIN](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/dr-monique-costin-endocrinologist/) - Dr Monique Costin is a Consultant Endocrinologist and specialises Pituitary Disfunction, Thyroid Disease, Insulin Resistance, Obesity & Metabolic Health. - [DR SALLY-ANNE DUKE](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/dr-sally-anne-duke-endocrinologist/) - Dr Sally-Anne Duke is a general adult endocrinologist with particular expertise in type 1 diabetes, insulin pump therapy and other technologies. - [DR RACHEL BRADBURY](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/dr-rachel-bradbury-endocrinologist/) - Dr Rachel Bradbury is a Consultant Endocrinologist, confident in all areas of endocrinology. Rachel was awarded a PhD for her research in the field of reproductive endocrinology, in particular, the molecular and functional characterisation of the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) in the human placenta. - [DR JESSICA BINDRA](https://nsendo.com.au/team-member/dr-jessica-bindra/) - Dr Jessica Bindra is a kind and compassionate endocrinologist who is devoted to providing the highest quality of care and empowering her patients ## Testimonials Categories - [Home 10](https://nsendo.com.au/testimonials-category/home-10/)