Dr Elif Ekinci

Dr Elif Ekinci is a highly accomplished Endocrinologist and General Practitioner who provides comprehensive, patient-centred care for individuals experiencing a wide range of metabolic and hormonal conditions. With a reassuring and evidence-based approach, she specialises in the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and pituitary and adrenal diseases. Dr Ekinci is dedicated to translating the latest scientific advancements into personalised treatment plans, ensuring her patients receive the highest standard of clinical care to improve their long-term health outcomes.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Ekinci is a prominent Clinician Scientist and Academic Leader. She serves as the Head of the Department of Medicine at a prestigious university and is the Director of a national centre dedicated to accelerating diabetes innovations. Her extensive research focuses on the prevention, detection, and treatment of diabetes and its complications, particularly diabetic kidney disease. By leading clinical trials and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, she actively contributes to the development of international clinical guidelines and pioneering models of care that enhance patient experiences across the country.

Dr Ekinci completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Melbourne, where she also earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2012, focusing her doctoral research on dietary salt intake and Type 2 diabetes. She completed her Specialist Physician training at major tertiary healthcare institutions in Victoria. Dr Ekinci is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), reflecting her advanced expertise and commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards in endocrinology and general medicine.