Endocrinologists

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 Jasper graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2012 and has since worked in several states across Australia in both metropolitan and regional settings. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2019 after completing his Endocrinology training at Westmead Hospital in Sydney and Eastern Health in Melbourne. 

He currently has public affiliations with Eastern Health and West Gippsland Hospital (Warragul). Jasper had been involved in clinical research with particular interest in diabetes and its complications. His findings were presented at national endocrine meetings and published in a number of peer-reviewed journals.  

Other than English, Jasper is also fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin

 Renata graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2012 and completed her specialist training in Melbourne (Austin Health and Monash Health) and Sydney (St Vincent’s Hospital). She obtained her fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2019. Renata is affiliated with Monash Health and works for the Endocrine Hypertension Service and as a ward consultant at the Victorian Heart Hospital. 

She completed her PhD in 2023 through Monash University with funding from the prestigious NHMRC and National Heart Foundation to study Conn syndrome, the most common endocrine cause of hypertension. She continues her research work in aldosterone hormone as a Postdoctoral Scientist at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research and also holds an Honorary Clinical Fellow position with the University of Melbourne for her academic work in diabetes.

Her clinical interests include diabetes, weight management, osteoporosis, thyroid, adrenal diseases and women's health. Other than English, Renata is also fluent in Indonesian.

  Dr Andi Alipoor is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and completed her training in endocrinology and diabetes at Barwon Health, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Eastern Health and Monash Health. She has public affiliation with Monash Health. 

Dr Andi Alipoor spent one year of her training as a clinical research fellow at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne on type 1 diabetes and technology. 

She is a member of Endocrine Society of Australia, Australian Diabetes Society and US Endocrine Society.

Dr Andi Alipoor has experience in broad range of endocrine disorders including diabetes (type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes), thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, parathyroid and calcium disorders, pituitary disorders, lipid metabolism, obesity and weight management, adrenal gland disorders and reproductive endocrinology including menopause and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). 

Apart from English, Dr Alipoor speaks fluent Farsi/Persian. 

 Dr. Ka Wah Lee (William) is an experienced Endocrinologist.  Currently he is holding fellowship qualifications worldwide including FRACP (Australia) , FRCP (Glasgow) , FRCP (Hong Kong) after his graduation from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

He practised as an associate consultant in Hong Kong before coming to Australia and subsequently worked under Eastern Health in Victoria and Murrumbidgee Local Health District in NSW for fellowship accreditation.

Dr Lee has clinical interest in all aspect of endocrinology including diabetes,  thyroid disorder, osteoporosis, weight management, electrolyte disorder, adrenal and pituitary disorders.

Apart from English, Dr Lee also speaks fluent Cantonese and Mandarin. 

 Dr Leonard Shan is an academic vascular and endovascular surgeon in Melbourne with appointments at St. Vincent's and Epworth Hospitals as well as The University of Melbourne. 

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Following extensive training in open surgical, hybrid, and endovascular procedures at multiple centres in Melbourne and Auckland, Leonard became a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and member of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery. Leonard returned to Melbourne to start consultant practice in highly regarded public and private hospitals. Shortly after, Leonard had the privilege to be appointed as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Surgery at The University of Melbourne. 

Over the last decade, Leonard has been at the forefront of understanding outcomes that patients value the most. This allows him to tailor treatment approaches to the needs of his patients. Leonard is internationally recognised for his expertise on quality of life after surgery. He has authored over 30 publications (h-index 16) in some of the highest-ranking journals in medicine and surgery, including Circulation and Annals of Surgery. Leonard's work has been cited by over 1000 peer-reviewed journal articles. He currently sits on the editorial board of the Annals of Vascular Surgery and is a member of the Australian Cardiovascular Research Alliance.

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Leonard has also undertaken a PhD on quality of life in lower extremity arterial disease which has been conducted under the tutelage of world-renowned surgeons Professor Alun Davies and Professor Peter Choong. Through this PhD, Leonard has developed an international partnership between The University of Melbourne and Imperial College London, as well as their affiliated hospitals (St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Charing Cross Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital).

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Leonard takes pride in providing high quality and accessible care to both public and private patients. At St. Vincent's Hospital, Leonard helped to develop the dedicated veins service which significantly decreases waiting times for venous intervention. Leonard also embraces multidisciplinary care for his patients. He is an integral member of the high-risk foot service at St. Vincent's Hospital for the comprehensive treatment and prevention of foot wounds and ulcers.

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Leonard has a warm and compassionate approach to managing complex problems and works together with his patients to find the best solution. All patients will be cared for at an academic centre of excellence with a choice of 5 consulting locations for their follow-up and surveillance. Patients can be seen urgently as required with flexible appointment times and low waiting periods. 

To make an appointment with Leonard, please contact him directly on 0432 077 344 or email drshan.reception@gmail.com 

Diana is a highly accomplished Registered Nurse with a distinguished career spanning across the UK and Australia. She began her professional journey in England, where she completed her Registered Nurse training. Following this, she attained her Registered Sick Children’s Nursing qualification in Glasgow, Scotland.

Diana’s career has been marked by significant leadership roles, including several years as a Nurse Manager overseeing both Paediatric and Adult services in metropolitan and rural areas within England. She later returned to Australia, where she became a Credentialed Diabetes Educator in 2013, working initially in Melbourne.

Her expertise led her to an esteemed position at the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism (OCDEM) in Oxford, UK. At OCDEM, Diana had the opportunity to collaborate with leading endocrinologists, research teams, and specialist diabetes educators, further honing her skills and knowledge.

After three years at OCDEM, Diana returned to Melbourne, taking on the role of Diabetes Education Nurse Manager for Alfred Health. Over the next six years, she made significant contributions to diabetes care and education.

Now transitioning to private practice, Diana remains dedicated to empowering individuals with diabetes. She is passionate about exploring innovative methods to improve health outcomes, enhance self-management confidence, and leverage technology for better glucose control.

Diana has experience managing Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), Maturity onset diabetes in the young (MODY), insulin pumps, CGM, Steroid Induced Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes (CFRD), Gestational Diabetes and Pre-diabetes.

Self -referrals or referrals from your GP / Endocrinologist are welcome.

Appointments can be requested via:

Email: dianablackburn44@gmail.com

Phone: 0405 945 539

Fax: 03 7073 2001