Doctor-Led Care: Dr Lily Vu or Dr Dong Zhao see patients via phone or video for a standard consultation to organise any necessary tests or initial treatment.
Fast Specialist Input: Once our doctors have gone through the results with the patient, if specialist opinion is required, we consult with a collaborating specialist endocrinologist and receive expert advice within 48 hours.
Clear Follow-Up: We then organise a follow-up session with the patient to explain the endocrinologist’s opinion and outline the next steps. A letter from the specialist will be emailed to the patient.
Affordable, Transparent Pricing:
$20 for standard consultation with Dr Lily Vu & Dong Zhao
$140 for initial specialist opinion
$90 for specialist follow-up
Same price for all — no Medicare needed
After-Hours & Weekends: Flat fees any time with no surcharge.
Multilingual Doctors: We speak English, Vietnamese, and Mandarin Chinese.
MD, PhD, FRACP
A/Prof Torkamani completed her training in Endocrinology and General Medicine at Royal Melbourne hospital and Austin health. She is passionate about research and completed her PhD in 2016 (University of Melbourne). Her research has been published in various high impact scientific journals. She is currently an honorary research fellow at the University of Melbourne, where she supervises and mentors multiple PhD candidates, physician trainees and medical students. Her research interests include women’s health, andrology, PCOS and PCOS related complications, weight loss and diabetes.
She is the recipient of various awards including the Melbourne International Fee Remitting Scholarship (MIFRS) (University of Melbourne), Melbourne International Research Scholarship (University of Melbourne), John Hayden Scholarship (University of Melbourne), Alwyn Stewart Memorial Trust Fund Scholarship (University of Melbourne), World Hair Research Conference (WHRC ) travel grant.
A/Prof Torkamani consults on a range of issues including Women’s and men’s health, weight loss, PCOS, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, pituitary and adrenal disorders, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, transgender health and other endocrine disorders. A/Prof Torkamani is also fluent in Persian (Farsi) and is comfortable to consult patients of all backgrounds.
MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRCP (London), FRACP
Dr. Yoges Venugopal obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree in 2004. She later undertook specialist training in internal medicine, followed by advanced training in endocrinology abroad. She completed the final phase of her training at the Department of Endocrinology, Nepean Hospital in Sydney, in 2015. Dr. Venugopal holds a subspecialty certification in Endocrinology and Diabetes from the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom.
Prior to relocating to New South Wales, Dr. Venugopal served as a consultant endocrinologist with Queensland Health, where she was the clinical lead and coordinator for diabetes and endocrine services in the Mackay region. She currently holds a concurrent appointment as a staff specialist at Ryde Hospital, contributing to the osteoporosis refracture prevention service.
Dr. Venugopal brings extensive experience in the management of diabetes and a wide range of common and complex endocrine disorders, both in Australia and internationally. She is a member of the Endocrine Society of Australia (ESA), the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE), and the US Endocrine Society.
Her clinical expertise includes the treatment of diabetes mellitus (including insulin pump therapy), as well as disorders of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and gonadal glands. Her special interests lie in the management of obesity, osteoporosis, and steroid-induced endocrine conditions. In addition to her clinical work, she is actively engaged in research, with publications in internationally peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Venugopal is a dedicated endocrinologist who prioritizes high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. She focuses on individual patient needs and collaborates closely with patients and other healthcare providers to develop effective, long-term management plans aimed at improving health outcomes and overall well-being.
