Melbourne Endocrine Associates

Experienced and passionate specialists providing comprehensive medical care.

We strive to apply current best evidence and clinical expertise to guide health care decisions and optimise health outcomes. We provide high quality care across a wide spectrum of endocrine disorders, from prevention to treatment.

Meet Our Team of Specialists

All endocrinologists practice as independent medical specialists within the Melbourne Endocrine Associates clinic.

Dr Esther Briganti is a Monash University medical graduate, who completed advanced specialist training in endocrinology at Austin Health, as well as undertaking further post-graduate studies in clinical epidemiology and public health at Monash University. Currently she is working as a Consultant Endocrinologist in private practice providing clinical care in general endocrinology, with a specific interest in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease - diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis. She is an adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University, involved in clinical research, teaching and mentoring. Her private practice is based in East Melbourne, but she also sees patients in Kyneton and Echuca.

Dr Sue Goh is a Consultant Endocrinologist who graduated from the University of Melbourne and undertook her endocrinology advanced training at Monash Health and Eastern Health, where she currently holds public appointments at both health services. Dr Goh works in the Endocrinology and Diabetes clinic at Eastern Health, and Chronic Disease Management clinic and Gestational Diabetes clinic at Monash Health. She also holds a position as tutor at the school of clinical sciences Monash University Eastern Health Clinical School. Her private practice is in East Melbourne providing clinical care in general endocrinology, with particular interests in diabetes, obstetric endocrinology and thyroid disorders.

Dr Alice Hong obtained her medical degree at the University of Melbourne and went on to complete her Endocrinology and Diabetes training at Western Health, Royal Hobart Hospital and St Vincent’s Hospital. She works at St Vincent’s Hospital as a Consultant Endocrinologist in the Metabolic Bone Clinic and the Rapid Access Diabetes Clinic as well as at St Vincent's Private Hospital. She is also involved in the teaching and supervision of medical students and junior doctors. She enjoys all aspects of diabetes and endocrinology and actively attends meetings and conferences to keep up to date with her knowledge.

Dr Sylvia Xu completed her basic and advanced physician training in Melbourne at St Vincent’s Hospital, Western Health and Peninsula Health. She also undertook a Fellowship in Diabetes and Female Reproductive Health at Monash Health, working in the subspecialist polycystic ovarian syndrome, menopause and diabetes in pregnancy services. Her areas of interest and expertise are in diabetes, thyroid and other endocrine problems in pregnancy, polycystic ovarian syndrome and menopause. Her other areas of interest are in transgender health and weight management. She is fluent in Mandarin.

Dr Shelley Vance is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and completed her specialist training in endocrinology across Melbourne at Barwon Health, Austin Health and St Vincent’s Public. She is interested in all aspects of endocrinology, with particular interests in diabetes care, weight management and obstetric endocrinology. She can provide private telehealth services for people with type 1 diabetes, with a particular interest in insulin pump therapy and diabetes related technology.