Our team includes specialist endocrinologists and doctors in training who assess, treat and help you to manage your endocrine condition.

We work closely with endocrine surgeons, nuclear physicians and pituitary surgeons.

This main role of this service is to measure your bone density to check if you have osteoporosis. We support people who have osteoporosis or are at a risk of developing a bone problem.

There are a number of different ways that osteoporosis is diagnosed. The main method of measuring bone mineral density (the amount of mineral and tissues in a certain volume of bone) is using DEXA analysis, a highly filtered and modified X-ray technique where a small amount of radiation is passed through the body. The amount that is absorbed by the body is proportional to the amount of fat, muscle, soft tissue and bone that is in the path of the two beams (hence the term Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry or DEXA). The absorption from fat and other soft tissues is then subtracted to determine the proportion of bone mineral you have.

Other radiological techniques include Quantitative Computerised Axial Tomography (QCT) scanning and vertebral morphometry using a plain lateral spine X-ray of the thoracolumbar region.

For more information on osteoporosis visit www.osteoporosis.org.au

For further information and bookings please call 9382 6617 or fax 9382 6210.

Endocrine dynamic function testing involves collecting two or more blood samples to determine if there are any problems with the function of an endocrine gland. The Endocrine dynamic function team includes an endocrine nurse and endocrine medical registrars.

To make an appointment for your test please telephone the Endocrine Nurse on 938 24680, or Administrative Assistant on 9382 4602.  They will give you all the information you need to prepare for your test.

We provide specialised endocrine clinics for the following conditions:

• Thyroid disease including goitre, thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer
• Pituitary and hypothalamic disease including pituitary adenomas and cysts, Cushing's disease, acromegaly, prolactinoma, hypopituitarism, hypophysitis.
• Osteoporosis and metabolic disease including hypercalcaemia, hypocalcaemia, Paget's disease, osteomalacia, osteodystrophy.
• Adrenal disease including adrenal related hypertension, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal adenomas
• Gonadal diseases including Polycystic ovarian syndrome, testosterone deficiency
• Hereditary endocrine cancer syndromes including VHL, MEN I, MEN II 

These clinics are held on Mondays and Thursdays in our outpatients department.

We also provide specialised diabetes clinics. For information on these please see our Diabetes Centre page.

You will need a referral letter from your local general practitioner (GP) or specialty doctor to use this service. Your doctor will need to submit this referral electronically via Healthlink. Your referral will include your medical history, relevant test results, X-ray results and what medicines you are currently taking.

Once we receive this referral and accept it we will send you a letter with your appointment details. We will also send this to your doctor. If we cannot make an appointment for you, we will send you a letter confirming that you are on the waiting list for the next available appointment. 

If you provide your mobile phone number you will receive a SMS reminder 5 days before your appointment. 

If your address or phone number changes or if you need to change or cancel your appointment please telephone the appropriate phone numbers below during business hours:

Specialised endocrine clinics on Tel: 9382 4602

Specialised diabetes clinics on Tel: 9382 4600

Please bring

• Recent blood test results. If you do not have a copy of your results, please bring the name of the pathology company that performed the test so we can follow up with them.
• Any scans and reports related to your hormone condition.
• A list of all the medicines you are currently taking including any herbal or over the counter medicines.  

When you come to our hospital for your appointment, you can check-in using our electronic check-in kiosks. These are located in our Adult Outpatient Department, Acute Services Building (Botany Street), High Street and Barker Street entrances.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter before your appointment date. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and call:

Specialised endocrine clinics on Tel: 9382 4602

Specialised diabetes clinics on Tel: 9382 4600

Respiratory and Sleep Consultants or doctors in training who assess, treat and help you to manage your respiratory and/or sleep problems.

A team of nurses who specialise in tuberculosis education and screening. 

Lung function laboratory staff, hospital scientists that perform lung function tests and other diagnostic tests.

Sleep technicians book and supervise sleep studies, provide education sessions on operating your breathing machine, download data, perform mask fittings and can help you if you have problems with your machine.

Health education officer offers counselling for smoking cessation, asthma education and also manages our clinical research trials.

Administration staff will help you make appointments, inform you about what will happen at the Respiratory and Sleep Department and help to answer any questions you may have about your appointment.

We work in partnership with your local family doctor (GP) and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs.

To attend one of our clinics you will need a referral letter from your local general practitioner (GP) explaining your medical history, relevant test results, X-ray results and what medicines you are currently taking. Your GP can refer you directly for a home sleep study by providing a STOP BANG and Epworth Sleepiness Score in your referral.

Ask your GP to complete this referral electronically via Healthlink. See this webpage for further information around electronic referrals.  

Once we have received your referral, we will send you and your GP a letter with appointment details. If we cannot make an appointment for you, we will send you a letter confirming that you are on the outpatient waiting list for the next available appointment.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment or no longer require an appointment, please contact 02 9382 4631 or 02 9382 4643.                                                         

• Our medical clinics and lung function clinics are covered by Medicare.
• There is no charge for our weekly TB clinic.
• Tuberculosis screening for health care workers and students carries a fee of $75.00 payable at our cashier’s office.           

Yes, we are always looking for patients who would be happy to participate in clinical trials. These often asses the effectiveness of new medication for asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To find out more please contact us.

Doctor clinics

You may need to wait up to 9-12 months before you can see a Respiratory Consultant.

It is a busy centre and there could be delays when you arrive for your clinic appointment. Most people are seen within one to three hours.

Nurses Clinic

The waiting period for the nurse’s clinic is usually between 1 and 3 weeks.

Lung Function Clinic

The waiting period for the Lung Function clinic is usually between 1 and 3 weeks, but depends on the test you need. If you need a test urgently we usually will organise this to happen within a few days.

It is a busy department and there could be delays when you arrive for your clinic appointment. Most people are seen within one to three hours. We ask that you arrive at your scheduled appointment time to prevent waiting even longer.

You will see a nurse who will measure your weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and temperature.

You may also see a hospital scientist who may perform lung function testing.

• Your Medicare card
• Any relevant recent test results
• You are welcome to bring a support person (a relative, friend or carer) with you.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter before your appointment. You can contact us phoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak, and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and our service.

We are teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will no impact in any way on the services we will provide.

Respiratory and Sleep Consultants or doctors in training who assess, treat and help you to manage your respiratory and/or sleep problems.

A team of nurses who specialise in tuberculosis education and screening. 

Lung function laboratory staff, hospital scientists that perform lung function tests and other diagnostic tests.

Sleep technicians book and supervise sleep studies, provide education sessions on operating your breathing machine, download data, perform mask fittings and can help you if you have problems with your machine.

Health education officer offers counselling for smoking cessation, asthma education and also manages our clinical research trials.

Administration staff will help you make appointments, inform you about what will happen at the Respiratory and Sleep Department and help to answer any questions you may have about your appointment.

We work in partnership with your local family doctor (GP) and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs.

To attend one of our clinics you will need a referral letter from your local general practitioner (GP) explaining your medical history, relevant test results, X-ray results and what medicines you are currently taking. Your GP can refer you directly for a home sleep study by providing a STOP BANG and Epworth Sleepiness Score in your referral.

Ask your GP to complete this referral electronically via Healthlink. See this webpage for further information around electronic referrals.  

Once we have received your referral, we will send you and your GP a letter with appointment details. If we cannot make an appointment for you, we will send you a letter confirming that you are on the outpatient waiting list for the next available appointment.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment or no longer require an appointment, please contact 02 9382 4631 or 02 9382 4643.                                                         

• Our medical clinics and lung function clinics are covered by Medicare.
• There is no charge for our weekly TB clinic.
• Tuberculosis screening for health care workers and students carries a fee of $75.00 payable at our cashier’s office.           

Yes, we are always looking for patients who would be happy to participate in clinical trials. These often asses the effectiveness of new medication for asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To find out more please contact us.

Doctor clinics

You may need to wait up to 9-12 months before you can see a Respiratory Consultant.

It is a busy centre and there could be delays when you arrive for your clinic appointment. Most people are seen within one to three hours.

Nurses Clinic

The waiting period for the nurse’s clinic is usually between 1 and 3 weeks.

Lung Function Clinic

The waiting period for the Lung Function clinic is usually between 1 and 3 weeks, but depends on the test you need. If you need a test urgently we usually will organise this to happen within a few days.

It is a busy department and there could be delays when you arrive for your clinic appointment. Most people are seen within one to three hours. We ask that you arrive at your scheduled appointment time to prevent waiting even longer.

You will see a nurse who will measure your weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and temperature.

You may also see a hospital scientist who may perform lung function testing.

• Your Medicare card
• Any relevant recent test results
• You are welcome to bring a support person (a relative, friend or carer) with you.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter before your appointment. You can contact us phoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak, and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and our service.

We are teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will no impact in any way on the services we will provide.

Our team includes:

Nursing staff who will help you with your ongoing care. For example, give you your medicine(s), arrange your discharge paperwork and transport, check your blood sugar levels, and provide education.

A patient services assistant (PSA) will help bring you and your belongings to the PDL.  They can also help you to get to your relative or friends car.

We work closely with your multidisciplinary team who will help prepare you to go home safely. One or more members of our team may visit you while you are waiting in the PDL. This may include a physiotherapist, nurse from post-acute care services, occupational therapist, doctor or pharmacist.

Nursing staff on the ward will decide if it is suitable to transfer you to PDL on the day you are due to go home. The hospital discharge time is 10am and you will be transferred to the PDL if you are not ready to leave by this time.

You will be cared for by experienced nurses who will attend any required clinical care

• Give you your medicines
• Check your blood sugar level
• Provide education about your condition
• Check and change wound dressings

Your specialist or specialist in training doctor may see you to complete paperwork and answer any final questions you may have.

Allied health professionals may review your needs and provide you with equipment to take home for example a walking frame.

A pharmacist may visit to explain your new medicine(s) and provide you with a new medicine list and information on when to take your medicine(s).

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) officers may collect you and take you home or to another health care facility.

Staff on the ward will let your relatives and friends know that you have been moved to the PDL. Ward staff have an information brochure about PDL for you and your relatives and friends.

There is limited seating, please only bring one person with you to PDL. If more people are involved in your care please speak with the PDL nursing staff.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. 

Our team includes:

Nursing staff who will help you with your ongoing care. For example, give you your medicine(s), arrange your discharge paperwork and transport, check your blood sugar levels, and provide education.

A patient services assistant (PSA) will help bring you and your belongings to the PDL.  They can also help you to get to your relative or friends car.

We work closely with your multidisciplinary team who will help prepare you to go home safely. One or more members of our team may visit you while you are waiting in the PDL. This may include a physiotherapist, nurse from post-acute care services, occupational therapist, doctor or pharmacist.

Nursing staff on the ward will decide if it is suitable to transfer you to PDL on the day you are due to go home. The hospital discharge time is 10am and you will be transferred to the PDL if you are not ready to leave by this time.

You will be cared for by experienced nurses who will attend any required clinical care

• Give you your medicines
• Check your blood sugar level
• Provide education about your condition
• Check and change wound dressings

Your specialist or specialist in training doctor may see you to complete paperwork and answer any final questions you may have.

Allied health professionals may review your needs and provide you with equipment to take home for example a walking frame.

A pharmacist may visit to explain your new medicine(s) and provide you with a new medicine list and information on when to take your medicine(s).

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) officers may collect you and take you home or to another health care facility.

Staff on the ward will let your relatives and friends know that you have been moved to the PDL. Ward staff have an information brochure about PDL for you and your relatives and friends.

There is limited seating, please only bring one person with you to PDL. If more people are involved in your care please speak with the PDL nursing staff.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. 

Our team includes:

Nursing staff who will help you with your ongoing care. For example, give you your medicine(s), arrange your discharge paperwork and transport, check your blood sugar levels, and provide education.

A patient services assistant (PSA) will help bring you and your belongings to the PDL.  They can also help you to get to your relative or friends car.

We work closely with your multidisciplinary team who will help prepare you to go home safely. One or more members of our team may visit you while you are waiting in the PDL. This may include a physiotherapist, nurse from post-acute care services, occupational therapist, doctor or pharmacist.

Nursing staff on the ward will decide if it is suitable to transfer you to PDL on the day you are due to go home. The hospital discharge time is 10am and you will be transferred to the PDL if you are not ready to leave by this time.

You will be cared for by experienced nurses who will attend any required clinical care

• Give you your medicines
• Check your blood sugar level
• Provide education about your condition
• Check and change wound dressings

Your specialist or specialist in training doctor may see you to complete paperwork and answer any final questions you may have.

Allied health professionals may review your needs and provide you with equipment to take home for example a walking frame.

A pharmacist may visit to explain your new medicine(s) and provide you with a new medicine list and information on when to take your medicine(s).

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) officers may collect you and take you home or to another health care facility.

Staff on the ward will let your relatives and friends know that you have been moved to the PDL. Ward staff have an information brochure about PDL for you and your relatives and friends.

There is limited seating, please only bring one person with you to PDL. If more people are involved in your care please speak with the PDL nursing staff.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter.