Metabolic Clinic

Clinic Overview

The Metabolic Clinic at Tamborine Village Medical provides specialised services focused on diagnosing, managing, and treating a range of metabolic conditions. Our aim is to offer patient-centred care by helping individuals understand and manage their metabolic health, promoting overall well-being through personalised treatment plans. The clinic serves as an extension of our general practice services, providing advanced care for complex metabolic issues within the comfort of a familiar and supportive environment. We take a positive mindset approach to intervention and where appropriate work towards safe deprescribing of multiple medications
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Services Offered

Comprehensive Metabolic and Gut Health Assessments

  • Detailed evaluation of metabolic disorders such as obesity,(CAO), fatty liver (NAFLD), IGT, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (POCS), hypotestosteronemia, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, thyroid dysfunction, and metabolic syndrome, inflammatory diseases
  • Comprehensive blood testing, including CGM (continuous blood glucose monitoring), lipids, inflammatory markers and hormone testing.
  • Microbiome testing and education on the role of the Microbiome in health and disease
  • Baseline testing and screening for coexistent cardiovascular conditions and use of wearable devices to enhance assessment of health
  • Identification of sleep disorders

Personalised Treatment Plans

  • Customised medical plans based on patient history, lifestyle, and metabolic goals.
  • Incorporation of lifestyle modifications, including dietary guidance, exercise plans, and stress management techniques.

Diabetes Management

  • Comprehensive care for Type 2 diabetes
  • Education on glucose monitoring, and medication management
  • Regular follow-up appointments to monitor glycaemic control and adjust treatments as needed.

Prediabetes And Insulin Resistance condition treatment

Screening services to identify insulin resistance, with a focus on detecting both prediabetes (IGT) and hyperinsulinaemia pre-dating IGT at an early stage. Increasing evidence suggests that fluctuations of blood glucose as well as elevated glucose

Specialised guidance on adopting healthy eating habits,specifically Low Carbohydrate Healthy fats) and the use of guided fasting –  increasing physical activity both resistance and cardio/HIIT, and making sustainable lifestyle changes to prevent the progression of prediabetes to Type 2 diabetes. Improving sleep quality, reducing stress, psychological wellness.

Regular monitoring of key health markers of metabolic control, inflamation and cardiovascular risk,, along with educational resources and support to empower patients in their journey towards better metabolic health. Group sessions delivering education and shared medical appointments, patient empowerment groups.

Tailored action plans to manage risk factors such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and excess weight, addressing all components of metabolic syndrome.

For some patients, medication may be prescribed to manage blood glucose levels, risk factors such as hypertension and lipid disorders, but aggressive lifestyle approaches may in some patients lead rather to de-prescribing. Prevention of both progression to diabetes, and reduction of absolute risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, frailty and other co-mordidities.


The COVID pandemic revealed the vulnerability of patients with metabolic diseases to increased risk of disease and death

Weight Management Programmes

  • Individualised weight loss programmes tailored to patients’ unique metabolic needs.
  • Incorporation of medical, dietary, and physical activity interventions to support healthy, sustainable weight loss, specifically central (intra-abdominal fat deposition). Increasing muscle mass and reducing
  • Monitoring of body composition, skin luminescent AGE and Microbiome

Lipid Disorders Management

  • Diagnosis and treatment of hypercholesterolaemia, hypertriglyceridemia and other lipid disorders.
  • Cardiac risk stratification
  • Genetic counselling and screening for inherited risk
  • Risk reduction strategies

Hormonal Imbalances

  • Management of metabolic conditions associated with hormonal imbalances, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and thyroid disorders.
  • Treatment options include medication, lifestyle changes, and hormonal therapies as appropriate.
  • Identification of actions to support ovarian function in per-menopausal females, given the significant benefit of oestrogen on prevention of these key diseases

Prevention and Early Detection

  • Screening services for at-risk populations to identify early signs of metabolic disorders.
  • Preventive measures aimed at reducing the risk of complications like cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease

Management of co-existing sleep disorders

  • Close collaboration with sleep physician and psychologist to improve sleep quality
  • Coordination of referrals to allied health professionals as needed.
  • Patient-Centred Approach: Our metabolic clinic is dedicated to providing holistic care. We prioritise patient education, empowering individuals to take control of their health and make informed decisions. By focusing on long-term outcomes, we help patients prevent complications and maintain a better quality of life
  • Case conferencing - much of the delivery of the solutions will be by the general practitioner in conjunction with a proactive nursing team. Our specialist Metabolic Doctors will provide tailored guidance and case management with regular GPs under Medicare support for Case Conferencing

Metabolic Clinic