Dr Brigid Knight

Dr Brigid Knight is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Credentialled Diabetes Educator with an interest in improving lifestyle and outcomes for people with diabetes. Dr Knight's PhD focused on insulin therapy education, nutritional intake and dietary management in type 1 diabetes.

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Dr Knight has over 30 years experience working with clients with diabetes.  She is one of the original team members to introduce the Dose for Normal Eating (DAFNE) program into Australia in 2005 and facilitated for this program for more than 10 years.   Brigid is also a Certified Pump Trainer, so she has expertise in intensive management, both with injection therapy and with insulin pump therapy.

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Dr Knight's clinical work includes education and management of T1DM and T2DM, Gestational diabetes, flexible insulin therapy (injection therapy and insulin pump therapy), carbohydrate counting and use of glucose sensors.  She also consults with clients regarding other medical issues, including kidney disease, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and weight management. 

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Dr Andrea Fernandes

Dr Andrea Fernandes an Endocrinologist with an interest in diabetes, bone disease and general endocrinology.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of Queensland, and completed her physician's training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Townsville Base Hospital, Mater Health Services and Greenslopes Private Hospital.

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Dr Fernandes is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and member of the Endocrine Society of Australia.

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Her clinical work includes management of T1DM (including insulin pump therapy) and T2DM, Osteoporosis, Thyroid disease and general endocrinology.   Dr Fernandes is currently doing research into bone and chronic kidney disease.

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Dr Yu-Chin Lo

Dr Yu-Chin Lo is an Endocrinologist with an interest in diabetes, thyroid conditions, endocrine hypertension and weight loss.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of Queensland, and completed her physician’s training at the Princess Alexandra and Cairns Hospital.

Dr Lo is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and is committed to on-going professional development and maintains her interest in new developments by being a member of the Endocrine Society of Australia amongst numerous other organisations.

Dr Lo is also a visiting consultant at the Princess Alexandra and Mater Hospitals.

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Dr Amy Hsieh

Dr Hsieh graduated from the University of Queensland with Bachelor of Medicine in 2009, and completed her physician training in Endocrinology at the Greenslopes Private hospital and Townsville hospital.

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She had also further completed training in Adult Internal Medicine at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s hospital. Dr Hsieh’s interest spans all areas of general Endocrinology, including management of type 1 and type 2 Diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal disease, calcium disorders and bone/osteoporosis.

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With a background of General physician, Dr Hsieh endeavours to provide wholistic care for patients, with clear explanations and warm bedside manners to facilitate discussions and support patients through complex health issues.  

Dr Aakansha Zala

Dr Aakansha Zala is a consultant endocrinologist with a wide range of experience having worked in both New South Wales and Queensland.

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Dr Zala has experience in all areas of endocrinology including managing patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, pituitary and adrenal disorders. She also has a special interest in obstetrics endocrine, also working in a specialised obstetric clinic.

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She holds an academic affiliation at Princess Alexandra Hospital while undertaking PhD research at the University of Queensland in Graves’ disease immunology.

Dr Zala has presented at national scientific medical conferences and authored multiple peer reviewed articles in medical journals. She is a member of the Endocrine Society of Australia, The Australian Diabetes Association and the US Endocrine Society.

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Dr Zala deeply values the importance of education when providing holistic medical care. She holds teaching positions at the University of Queensland and has previously held teaching positions with University of Sydney and Griffith University. This passion for teaching has translated into patient education being the cornerstone of her clinical practice. Dr Zala is a firm believer in holistic, individualistic management with a focus on patient centred care.

Carolyn Uhlmann

Carolyn’s practice is warm, holistic and strength based, utilising evidence-based approaches, with a strong emphasis on mindfulness & compassion focused frameworks to support people to live their best life.

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Carolyn accepts referrals for psychology support for living with of Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes, endocrine, metabolic, & other chronic & acute health conditions, support with adjustment to diagnosis of medical conditions & life transitions, managing acute & persistent pain, and health & lifestyle coaching and support with behaviour change.

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Carolyn is committed to working collaboratively with clients to toward meaningful outcomes.

Michelle Fuery

Michelle Fuery is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a passion for supporting toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and their families living with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Michelle completed a Bachelor of Health Science, Nutrition and Dietetics at the Queensland University of Technology and graduated in 2014 with first class honours.

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Michelle has been working as a Paediatric Dietitian since 2014, she has spent much of her career at the Queensland Children’s Hospital within the diabetes and endocrine team supporting families to navigate the dietary complexities associated with living with diabetes and endocrine disorders. 

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Michelle accepts referrals for nutritional assessment and dietary education for both Type 1 and Type 2 in children of all ages, and their families. Michelle also advises on dietary management of coeliac disease and healthy, age- appropriate habits for weight management for clients with and without diabetes.

Carmel Greaves

Carmel Greaves, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, focuses on providing individuals and families with nutritional knowledge to live well with diabetes.

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With extensive experience assisting people of all ages, Carmel specializes in dietary aspects of diabetes care. She facilitates the understanding of the food-diabetes relationship, enabling its practical integration into daily diabetes management.

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Carmel served as the Paediatric Dietitian at the Queensland Diabetes Centre at the Mater, the first service in Queensland to provide specialised, multidisciplinary care at one centre for individuals of all ages with diabetes.  

Carmel prioritizes holistic, personalized nutritional guidance for enduring management of chronic conditions. Her clinical work includes the nutritional education and management of T1DM and T2DM, Gestational Diabetes, Carbohydrate Counting, and Weight Management.

Deb

Deb's is the friendly face you will see at Brisbane Endocrine reception. 

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Deb brings more than two decades of experience in Medical Administration andsjhe takes exceptional care in all aspects of client management, including arranging appointment bookings, assisting with medical device downloading and direct claiming for Medicare, DVA and private health insurance.

She has a bright, warm, yet professional approach and is a passionate believer in going above and beyond to make clients feel welcome and comfortable.