Dr Amelia Fernandes

Consultant Endocrinologist, Preconception and Pregnancy Specialist.

MBBS (Hons) FRACP

Dr Amelia Fernandes is a Specialist Endocrinologist who manages a wide variety of endocrine conditions including diabetes (such as gestational, type 1 and type 2), thyroid disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), osteoporosis, obesity, adrenal and pituitary diseases. She has a keen interest in maternal and fetal health, with a strong dedication to enhancing pregnancy outcomes for women affected by endocrine conditions such as diabetes and thyroid disorders.

She obtained a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with Honours from Monash University, then completed her junior medical and basic physician training at St Vincent's Hospital. Subsequently, she undertook advanced training in Endocrinology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where she was awarded the RPA Acknowledging Colleague's Excellence Award and RPA Greener Pastures Award. She was admitted as a fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians after completing her fellowship year at Prince of Wales and Westmead Hospital.

During her time as a Visiting Medical Officer (Honorary) at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital she was awarded the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Postgraduate Scholarship and the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) Basser Research Entry Scholarship for her research in preconception health. Her research interests are centred around optimising women's reproductive health to improve fertility and pregnancy outcomes. This has prompted her involvement in national and international conferences, ensuring she remains up-to-date with the latest evidence-based practices.

Dr Fernandes’ caring nature shines through in every interaction she has with her patients. Committed to providing high-quality care using evidence-based medicine and the most effective treatments, she is dedicated to working collaboratively with her patients towards the unified goal of improving and maintaining their health.