Dr Rachana Dahiya

Philosophy and Vision

Rachana is a specialist in Paediatric Endocrinology and provides compassionate and holistic care to her patients. She enjoys managing all areas of endocrinology in children and has vast experience spanning more than 20 years in managing patients with endocrine problems. She strives to improve the quality of life of all her patients. As a mother of two boys, she knows the importance of good quality paediatric care and endeavours to provide that for her patients.

Background

Rachana graduated from the University of Queensland in 2000 and did paediatric training at Royal Children’s and Mater Children’s Hospital.  She then undertook a fellowship in paediatric endocrinology at Mater Children’s Hospital and spent 2 years in Cleveland, Ohio, USA to enhance her clinical and research skills.  She completed a PhD on interventions in childhood obesity which she has presented internationally. Rachana has been co-chair of the training committee and working group for type 2 diabetes for the Australian Paediatric Endocrine Group (now ANZSPED) and representative on the Specialist Advisory Committee for Endocrinology at RACP.  She has also been chair of the Youth onset Type 2 diabetes committee through the Queensland Clinical Excellence program.  

Areas of Interest

General endocrinology, diabetes management, weight management

Services offered:

  • General endocrinology

    • Pituitary disease, early or late puberty, growth problems, adrenal disease, thyroid disease, calcium disorders, PCOS and menstrual disorders

  • Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes management; insulin pump management

  • Weight management

Billing information

  • Medicare card holders - bulk billed with GP referral

  • Non-Medicare care holders - new appointment $180, review appointment $85

Appointment times

  • Every second Tuesday: 9:00am-2:30pm

Contact information