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  Dr David Kim

  Diabetes, Endocrinology & Internal Medicine Specialist

• You will be referred by your General Practitioner (GP) to an endocrinologist if you have a problem with any part of your endocrine system (the system that makes hormones).
• You may be asked to undergo some tests or fill in a questionnaire before seeing the specialist to help with the diagnosis.
• You may have ongoing follow-up with the specialist or have your treatment carried out by your GP with advice from the specialist.

• Diabetes (diabetes mellitus)

  Diabetes is a disease that affects the way your body deals with sugar.  The amount of sugar in the blood is controlled by insulin which is a hormone produced by the pancreas (an organ that lies near your stomach).… More

• Thyroid Disorders

  The thyroid is a gland that sits in the front, and towards the bottom of, your neck.  It is responsible for producing a hormone called thyroxin.  Thyroxin has an important role in the body as it affects many organs including the heart, muscles and bones.  Diseases that affect the thyroid… More

• Osteoporosis

  Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens your bones. Osteoporosis is not painful but it makes your bones more prone to breaking (fracture).  Women are more likely than men to suffer from osteoporosis and as you get older you are more likely to have it.… More

• Parathyroid / Calcium Disorders

  Hyperparathyroidism
  The parathyroid glands are four small glands located in the neck which produce parathyroid hormone, a hormone involved in the regulation of calcium and phosphate levels.… More

• Pituitary Disorders

  The pituitary gland is in your brain.  It controls most of the endocrine (hormone) system in your body.  When disorders occur in this gland a variety of problems can appear.  If your doctor thinks you have problems in this area (usually discovered with a series of blood tests) they will… More

• Adrenal Disorders

  The adrenal glands are two small, hormone-producing structures that sit on top of the kidneys.… More

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

  Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause you to have a variety of symptoms, including no periods or irregular periods, increased hair growth on the face and body, acne (pimples) and increased bodyweight.… More

• Male Hypogonadism & Erectile Dysfunction

  Male hypogonadism refers to the failure of the male gonads, the testes, to produce enough testosterone and/or sperm.  This may be the result of defects of the testes themselves (primary hypogonadism) or of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland (secondary hypogonadism).… More

Please contact the practice for consultation fees.

Dr Kim is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for endocrinology, diabetes, and general medical consultations, as well as targeted thyroid ultrasonography and ultrasound guided FNA biopsy of the thyroid.

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