Dr Sham Acharya (Endocrinologist)

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Name
Dr Shamasunder Halady Acharya
Qualifications
MBBS Mysore University 1997
Occupation
Endocrinologist
General Physician
Gender
Male
Languages Spoken
Hindi
Kannada
Medical Specialties
Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
Links
Phone
(02) 4942 2600

Dr Acharya is the Director of Diabetes services at John Hunter Hospital and also serves as the clinical lead for Hunter Alliance Diabetes work stream. He served as the diabetes clinical stream lead for Hunter New England Health from 2010 to 2015 and is highly involved in guideline developments, clinical audit and development of clinical pathways. He is currently working on development of diabetes registry with Hunter Alliance.

He holds conjoint appointment at University of Newcastle and involved in clinical trials and clinical research. His work has been presented in national and international meetings. He is passionate about educating healthcare providers regarding diabetes and conducts regular educational sessions.

Dr Acharya completed his medical degree from University of Mysore and subsequently lived in UK for 10years where he completed basic and advanced training in Endocrinology and General Medicine.

Referrals accepted for adult patients with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, insulin pump therapy, general endocrine disorders, pituitary, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, hypogonadism, osteoporosis and antenatal endocrinology. A comprehensive review will be undertaken including any internal medicine related problems at consultation.

In house diabetes educator Hilary Fejsa and a dietitian will assist patients and the center has facilities for Continuous Glucose Monitoring and insulin pump start and stabilize program.

Hospital Affiliations
John Hunter Hospital
Belmont Hospital
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital
Affiliated Clinics
The Breast and Endocrine Centre
Affiliated Universities
University of Newcastle
Topics
Insulin Pump Therapy
Diabetic Pregnancy
Type 1 & 2 Diabetes
General Endocrinology
Pituitary and Thyroid Disorders
Antenatal Endocrinology

Practice Locations

NSW

The Breast and Endocrine Centre
6-8 Sydney Street
Gateshead NSW 2290 
Australia
02 4942 2600
02 4942 2899