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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 General Physician at Austin Health and he consults at the Australian Prostate Centre and Preston Medical Specialists. He examines annually for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) adult medicine division clinical examination. He has previously been a University of Melbourne Ethical Practice tutor and Clinical Skills coach and served on the RACP Victorian State Committee and on the RACP College Council.
Nick has conducted clinical trials at Austin Health / University of Melbourne in men’s health and in hyponatraemia. He is a current member of the Therapeutic Guidelines Standing Expert Group responsible for the Sexual and Reproductive Health guidelines.
Nick invites referrals in all aspects of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, including in men’s health, weight management and transgender care. He is also available to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients with complex or interacting medical problems.
“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.”