Dr Shihab Hameed

Dr Shihab Hameed is a highly qualified Specialist Paediatric Endocrinologist based in Randwick, Australia. He provides comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based care to children and adolescents experiencing a wide range of endocrine and metabolic conditions. As a dedicated Specialist, Dr Hameed is committed to supporting young patients and their families through the complexities of hormone-related disorders, ensuring they receive personalised treatment tailored to their unique developmental needs.

Dr Hameed completed his medical schooling with Honours at the University of New South Wales in 2002, obtaining his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He subsequently undertook advanced postgraduate training in Paediatrics, completing a dedicated sub-specialisation in Paediatric Endocrinology. Furthering his academic pursuits, he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes from the University of New South Wales. Dr Hameed is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and holds a Diploma in Child Health. He also contributes to the medical community as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and a Senior Conjoint Lecturer at the University of New South Wales.

With a strong focus on clinical excellence, Dr Hameed has extensive expertise in managing growth disorders, puberty issues, adrenal dysfunction, and thyroid abnormalities. He is highly skilled in addressing complex metabolic conditions, including obesity, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. Dr Hameed is also proficient in utilising advanced diabetes technologies, such as insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring, to optimise patient outcomes. Alongside his clinical practice, he is actively involved in clinical research, having been awarded competitive research grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, and regularly contributes to international consensus guidelines.