About endocrinology
Your endocrine system is a network of glands that produces hormones and is responsible for almost every cell, organ and function in your body. If your endocrine system isn’t healthy, you may experience a wide range of problems spanning mood, menopause, metabolism and much more.
Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that manages the endocrine system and any hormonal problems, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary disease and osteoporosis.
Issues with your endocrine system can arise at any stage of life.
Doctors:
All doctors at Rhythm Endocrinology & Diabetes are independent consultants. They are caring specialists who strive to provide you with the high level of qualified support you expect and deserve.
Dr Christina Jang
Dr Christina Jang is an endocrinologist treating all endocrine conditions. She has special interest in female reproductive endocrinology, menopause and pituitary disease. For her, endocrinology is an area of medicine which presents opportunities to deliver far-reaching benefits to patients.
Dr Hannah Farquhar
Dr Hannah Farquhar is an endocrinologist working with all endocrine disorders and has a particular interest in pregnancy-related endocrine disorders, women’s health, androgen deficiency, thyroid disorders and diabetes mellitus.
Dr Melissa Katz
Dr Melissa Katz is an endocrinologist who provides the highest quality, holistic and evidence-based care and treatment for patients and supports them to understand their condition. She sees patients with all endocrine conditions, and has special interest in thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus, pituitary pathology, women’s health and endocrine disorders in pregnancy..
Dr Katherine Wyld
Dr Katherine Wyld works as a specialist endocrinologist managing hormones and diabetes, and as an obstetric physician managing medical conditions in pregnancy. Her special interests include women’s health, diabetes mellitus (including pump therapy, and managing diabetes in sports and exercise), pituitary pathology, and endocrine and medical conditions in pregnancy.
Dr Warrick Inder
Dr Warrick Inder is an endocrinologist with 30 years of experience. For simplicity, he describes himself as a hormone specialist. He helps patients by listening to their story, exploring what their health concerns are, and working together to improve their wellbeing.
Helping you manage hormone conditions
Endocrine conditions can affect any part of your body. With the right treatment and support, you can continue to live a healthy and rewarding life.
Rhythm Endocrinology & Diabetes can connect you with some of Brisbane’s leading independent endocrinologists who can treat adults of all ages. They can listen to your concerns, assess your symptoms, confirm a diagnosis and provide you with individualised treatment options that will help you achieve the best possible outcome. They will take the time to explain your condition and what you can expect in the future.
Conditions may include:
- Adrenal disorders
- Pituitary disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Menopause
- Thyroid conditions
- Diabetes
- Gestational diabetes
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Growth hormone deficiency
- And more
Your doctor will support you through every stage of the management of your treatment plan. They will make any adjustments that may be needed over time to suit changes in your hormonal health, or to incorporate new, proven treatments that offer you better health outcomes.
Recommended resources
Further information to help you understand endocrine conditions.
Hormones Australia – Endocrine Society of Australia: information about hormones and how they affect the body.
Diabetes Australia: diabetes explained and information on living with diabetes.
Australian Menopause Society – empowering menopausal women: fact sheets, videos and other resources.
Osteoporosis Australia: about osteoporosis and living with it, and news of latest breakthroughs and research.
Contact
Rythm Endocrinology & Diabetes is located in the Nicholson Street Specialist Centre, which is co-located with the Greenslopes Private Hospital. Get in touch for more information or to book an appointment.
Suite 7.103, Level 7
Nicholson Street Specialist Centre
83 Nicholson Street, Greenslopes Qld 4120
Phone: 07 3622 6488
More about Dr Christina Jang
Dr Jang achieved her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Melbourne’s Monash University in 1994. She was awarded her Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2003, and her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Melbourne University in 2008.
Her experience is very broad. She completed her undergraduate training in endocrinology at Jean Hailes Foundation, Monash Medical Centre and St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. She worked as a consultant endocrinologist at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne and an honorary lecturer University of Melbourne before moving to Brisbane in 2011.
Aside from working in private practice, other current appointments include Senior Medical Staff in the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes at the Mater Hospital, Visiting Medical Officer at the Greenslopes Private Hospital, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland. She is currently President-Elect of the Australasian Menopause Society.
More about Dr Kate Haigh
Dr Haigh is an Endocrinologist and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. She completed her Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) (MBBS) at the University of Queensland in 2012 and Bachelor of Heath Science majoring in Nutrition (Distinction) at the Queensland University of Technology in 2008.
Dr Haigh’s specialist endocrine and obstetric medicine training took place at Cairns, Gold Coast and Ipswich Hospitals.
As part of the Rhythm Endocrinology and Diabetes team, Dr Haigh educates and empowers her patients, equipping them with the tools required to be involved in managing their endocrine health.
Dr Haigh is a member of the Endocrine Society of Australia, Australian Diabetes Society, Australasian Menopause Society, Endocrine Society (US) and RACP (Royal Australasian College of Physicians). She is also an Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland.
Dr Haigh grew up in Brisbane and still loves calling the River City home with her husband and two Pugs. Her other passions include hiking, gardening and cooking with homegrown produce.
More about Dr Hannah Farquhar
As an endocrinologist, Dr Hannah Farquhar adopts an evidence-based approach in her assessment of patients and ensures that they are well informed about their condition and its management. Many disorders require long-term monitoring and follow up, and as such she enjoys building strong therapeutic relationships with patients to improve their health outcomes.
She works with all endocrine disorders and has a particular interest in pregnancy-related endocrine disorders, women’s health, androgen deficiency, thyroid disorders and diabetes mellitus.
Dr Farquhar obtained her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Tasmania and graduated in 2013. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), and a Member of the Endocrine Society of Australia, Diabetes Society of Australia and Society of Obstetric Medicine of Australia and New Zealand.
She has trained and worked at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Cairns Hospital, and Mater Hospital, Brisbane. She has published articles in international peer-reviewed endocrine and obstetric medical journals, and is an associate lecturer at the University of Queensland.
Dr Farquhar loves being able to combine her scientific interest with caring for patients. She prides herself on keeping up to date with the many exciting developments in endocrinology research and technology to provide the best quality patient care and management. She also values being able to build therapeutic relationships with patients, especially those with chronic diseases.
More about Dr Melissa Katz
Dr Katz achieved a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at James Cook University in 2013, and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Endocrinology) in 2020.
Dr Katz undertook her advanced endocrinology training at Toowoomba Hospital, Cairns Hospital and the Princess Alexandra Hospital before completing her training in obstetric medicine at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Her interest in chronic disease management sees her making a difference to the lives of her patients though early intervention and optimal treatment. She enjoys spending time with her patients, sharing the detailed information they need so they can make informed decisions.
Dr Katz has membership to the Society of Obstetric Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (SOMANZ), Australian Diabetes Society, and Endocrine Society of Australia. She is an Associate Lecturer at The University of Queensland and has held academic appointments at James Cook University.
She is widely published, is held in high esteem by her peers and has presented at a number of conferences.
In her spare time, Dr Katz likes keeping fit and healthy and spending time with her family and friends.
More about Dr Katherine Wyld
When diagnosing and managing her patients, Dr Wyld takes the time to explain conditions and treatments and provides up-to-date evidence and reasons for her treatment strategies. She develops long-term therapeutic relationships and empowers her patients on their health journey to improve their quality of life and have good health outcomes.
Dr Wyld completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Bachelor of Science at The University of Queensland before undertaking her internship and residency years at Toowoomba Hospital.
She has worked at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Mater Hospital, Townsville Hospital and Caboolture Hospital, and in private practice.
She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and has an interest in supporting the learning and development of junior colleagues, medical students, and health professionals. She remains actively involved in medical school teaching and has delivered many presentations at conferences. She also has a strong interest in research and ensures she keeps up to date with developments and progress in endocrinology and obstetric medicine.
Dr Wyld’s interest in science and healthcare is long held, as is her desire to help people. She had inspirational female endocrinologists as mentors during medical school and training, and they helped shape her decision to specialise in endocrinology.
Outside of work she enjoys cooking, spending time with her friends and family, and walking her dog Hugo.
Further information and resources
- Australian Menopause Society (Menopause) - AMS Home - Australasian Menopause Society
- Diabetes Australia (Diabetes) -Â Diabetes Australia | Support for people living with diabetes
- Jean Hailes (Women’s Health) - Jean Hailes | Creating a healthier future for all women
More about Dr Warrick Inder
Dr Warrick Inder is an endocrinologist with 30 years of experience. For simplicity, he describes himself as a hormone specialist who helps patients by listening to their story, exploring what their health concerns are, and working together to improve their wellbeing.
While Dr Inder is a broadly trained endocrinologist, he has a particular interest in pituitary, adrenal and reproductive endocrinology.
Dr Inder first declared his intentions to become a doctor at the age of six. He confidently told his parents it was so he could mend people. Realising his goal was an important achievement in his family. His father was a builder who left school at age 13 to earn money during the depression. His mother had much potential but was told by her father she had the choice of two jobs – a cook or a dressmaker.
With his family’s support, he finished high school and went to medical school at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, completing his degree in 1988 and research doctorate (MD) in 1997. There, he also completed his specialty endocrinology training in 1996 before travelling to Boston in the USA to work in a research laboratory for two years.
Upon returning to New Zealand, Dr Inder worked at Christchurch Hospital as a general physician and endocrinologist, and was a senior lecturer in medicine at the University of Otago.
In 2001 he moved to Melbourne, where he spent 11 years working at St Vincent’s Hospital and in private practice at East Melbourne Endocrinology. He eventually relocated to Brisbane to take up a conjoint position with Princess Alexandra Hospital as a senior staff specialist and The University of Queensland (UQ) as an associate professor. For the past two years he has been heavily involved in the redesign of the UQ medical school curriculum.
As well as his clinical, research and teaching roles, Dr Inder was a member and chair of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) Advanced Training Committee from 2014 to 2018, which oversees the specialty training of junior doctors in endocrinology and accredits the training hospitals. He has been a member of the Endocrine Society of Australia (ESA) since 1993, and served as president from 2016 to 2018. In 2021, he received an Outstanding Clinical Practitioner Award from ESA and in 2023 was made an honorary life member.
Of all his professional activities, Dr Inder identifies two that give him the most satisfaction. The first is the one-on-one interaction with a patient, helping to work through their issues and providing compassionate care. The second is being a teacher and mentor to the next generation of specialists. Over the years he has recognised the amazing talent of many young doctors and has found it a great source of joy to watch them shine in the field.
Despite his long list of professional achievements, Dr Inder is not all about work. He enjoys sport, including AFL football, which he admits is unusual for a ‘Kiwi’ who played rugby. He coached junior AFL for three years but is now more likely to be seen in the role of junior cricket umpire. To unwind, he enjoys visiting both the mountains and the sea, opting for Central Otago and Mooloolaba Beach.
Further information and resources
- Hormones Australia
Hormone and hormone condition information and awareness - Australian Pituitary Foundation
Information and support for pituitary gland conditions - Australian Addison’s Disease Association
Information about adrenal insufficiency - Australasian Menopause Society
Menoupause fact sheets - Healthy Male
Information for men’s health - Healthy Bones Australia
Resource to reduce broken bones and improve bone health