Dr Sophie Chan has been working in Endocrinology since 1999. She is passionate about helping patients manage diabetes and other endocrine problems. She offers a personalised and holistic approach that is based on the best scientific evidence. Patients find her approachable, professional and an excellent communicator. Sophie has two children, is a qualified yoga teacher and is committed to promoting healthy eating for children and adults. She is fluent in Cantonese.

DETAILED BIOGRAPHY

Sophie completed her secondary education at MLC School, Burwood and graduated from Medicine with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney, achieving First Place in Final Year Medicine.

During her Internship and residency at Concord Hospital she was awarded the prize for "Most Valuable Intern of the Year".

Basic and advanced training in Endocrinology at Royal North Shore Hospital

2003 became a fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP)

As part of her endocrine training, Sophie undertook basic science doctoral research in the field of growth factors, fat cells and diabetes at the Kolling Institute of Medical Research at Royal North Shore Hospital.

2006 Awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Sydney

While completing her PhD, Sophie consulted as an Endocrinologist in private rooms. In 2005, she was appointed as a staff specialist in Endocinology, Metabolism and Diabetes at Royal North Shore Hospital where she gained substantial experience managing difficult and complex endocrine problems. Her areas of interest include adolescent transition in Type 1 diabetes and insulin pump therapy for Type 1 diabetes.

2010 Awarded a Masters of Medicine in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Sydney

Sophie has published scientific papers in international medical journals such as Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Thyroid and American Journal of Physiology – Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetologia

Hormone Health and Diabetes education is primary to Dr Sophie Chan. Sophie is involved in teaching medical trainees, nursing and allied health staff. She also gives public seminars and workshops to GPs and patient groups. Recent talks include insulin pump therapy (Australian Diabetes Council) and yoga in hormonal health and diabetes.

2010 completed Yoga teacher training at Samadhi Yoga, accredited by Yoga Alliance (RYT200)