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Dr Nick Russell obtained his medical degree from the University of Adelaide in 2007. He was awarded the Frank S. Hone Memorial Prize for achieving the highest overall mark in the final examinations.
He undertook physician training at Royal Perth Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Austin Health, and Northern Health. In 2014 he completed specialist training in Endocrinology and in 2015 he completed training in his second specialty, General & Acute Care Medicine. His PhD in andrology (men’s health) was awarded by the University of Melbourne in 2022. In 2023, he won the Endocrine Society of Australia Clinical Scientific Article Award.
Nick is appointed as an Endocrinologist and Consultant General Physician at Austin Health and he consults at Warringal Private Hospital. He is a local examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) clinical examination and has previously been a University of Melbourne Ethical Practice tutor and Clinical Skills coach. He recently served on the RACP Victorian State Committee and on the RACP College Council.
Nick invites referrals in all aspects of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, including in obesity management and transgender care. He is also available to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients with complex or interacting medical problems.
His research interests are in Andrology (men’s health) and hyponatraemia (low blood sodium concentrations). He is a principal investigator on an active clinical trial at Austin Health. He recently revised and updated the Male Androgen Deficiency and Male Sexual Difficulties chapters of the Sexual & Reproductive Health Therapeutic Guidelines.
“When I first meet a patient, I spend enough time to thoroughly understand their symptoms, past and present medical problems, and medications. I try to understand their social context and what is most important for maintaining their quality of life. I find out what treatments they have tried before, including which did and which didn’t work.
It is my role to not only reach an accurate diagnosis, but to properly explain it: what it means, why it might matter now or in the future, whether urgent treatment is recommended, or whether simply watchful waiting is enough. I try to make sure each patient leaves the consultation feeling informed of the management options and confident in the path we have chosen. After the consultation I write a detailed letter of advice to the referring doctor and, if requested, to the patient themselves.”