Our endocrinologist has a specialist interest in women’s health issues including diabetes, menopause and thyroid, and brings a wealth of experience in all areas of endocrinology including metabolic disorders and osteoporosis. Please click on the services below to find out more.
Adding an endocrinologist to our all-female team has enhanced our ability to approach women’s health and fertility from all angles. Our specialists and supporting practitioners work as a collaborative team to further elevate the standard of care you receive as a patient of Maiden Health.
Offering multiple women’s health services under one roof allows us to bring in other expertise to support your endocrinology investigations — whether that’s our state of the art ultrasound services or follow-up appointments with our fertility and gynaecology specialists. Delivering premium end-to-end care in this way is our service philosophy, and we aim to make the experience of being a patient with us as comfortable, welcoming, and convenient as possible.
We look forward to caring for you and helping your body achieve hormonal balance.
Dr. Aakansha Zala is an Endocrinologist with a special interest in women’s health and thyroid disorders but is experienced in all areas of Endocrinology. She is currently completing her PhD in Graves’ disease immunology hoping to develop new treatment options in this area. She is a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland and is a member of the Endocrine Society of Australia, The Australian Diabetes Association, and the US Endocrine Society.
“I am passionate about providing personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Education is a cornerstone of my practice, and I believe that well-informed patients are empowered to take an active role in their healthcare journey. I strive to ensure my patients receive the most up-to-date and evidence-based treatments available. Building a strong, supportive relationship with my patients is a priority for me.”
You will require a referral to book in with our Endocrinologist. If you don’t already have a referral, our in-house Women’s Health GP can organise this for you.
Please call our practice on 1300 MAIDEN (624 336) or fill out your details below and we’ll get right back to you.
We look forward to showing you the Maiden Health difference.
Watkins Medical Centre
Level 7, 225 Wickham Terrace
Spring Hill QLD 4000
Our endocrinologist offers highly personalised menopause treatments and advice to help manage one of the biggest hormonal shifts of a woman’s life.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that occurs when your ovaries create excess hormones, leading to a complex range of symptoms. An endocrinologist can help you manage these symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Our endocrinologist will provide expert advice on the development of your diabetes management plan. She can help with a range of diabetes concerns including monitoring for diabetes complications and management (including lifestyle, diet and medications).
Our endocrinologist will provide expert advice on management of your thyroid condition and symptoms.
An endocrinologist investigates underlying hormonal imbalances or endocrine disorders that may be leading to weight gain, and helps develop a treatment plan to achieve your weight and wider health goals.
Offering thorough investigations and personalised treatment plans around all metabolic disorders.
Hormone changes and imbalances, especially during menopause, can cause or accelerate certain forms of osteoporosis. An endocrinologist can provide expert care in identifying potential causes and appropriate management strategies for osteoporosis.
An endocrinologist specialises in diagnosing and treating adrenal disorders, including the management of adrenal lesions and the assessment of hormone excess or deficiency, such as cortisol and aldosterone.
Diagnoses and treatment plans for pituitary disorders including acromegaly, Cushing’s syndrome, diabetes insipidus, empty sella syndrome, hypopituitarism and pituitary tumours.
