Endocrinologist & clinician-researcher

Specialist care in diabetes, bone and hormone health.

I am a consultant endocrinologist and clinician-researcher in Melbourne, with specialist expertise in all forms of diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, osteoporosis and thyroid disease. I consult privately at Suite 49, Cabrini Malvern as part of Malvern Endocrinology & Diabetes.

Dr Shamil Cooray, consultant endocrinologist, seated in a studio portrait
Dr Shamil Cooray MBBS (Hons) · BMedSc (Hons) · DRANZCOG · FRACP · PhD
Private practice
Malvern Endocrinology & Diabetes
Suite 49, Cabrini Malvern
Hospital appointments
Monash Health
Alfred Health
Academic
Research Fellow, MCHRI
Monash University
Teaching
Clinical Lecturer
School of Clinical Sciences
Dr Shamil Cooray at his desk in the consulting rooms
About

Twenty years of training, brought to a single consultation.

I completed my undergraduate medical training at Monash University, graduating with Honours in Medicine and a Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours, and undertook physician and endocrinology training at Monash Health, Alfred Health and University Hospital Geelong before being conferred Fellowship of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

My PhD at Monash University examined gestational diabetes — risk stratification, clinical prediction modelling and treatment thresholds — supported by the NHMRC, the Australian Academy of Science and Diabetes Australia. I also hold a DRANZCOG, reflecting a particular interest in diabetes and endocrine conditions in pregnancy.

Clinically I see the full breadth of adult endocrinology, with a strong interest in diabetes technology — continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pumps and hybrid closed-loop systems — and a collaborative model of care that keeps referring GPs and allied health closely informed.

“My aim in every consultation is to make it a genuine conversation: understanding what matters most to you, explaining the reasoning behind our decisions, and building a plan that fits your life — not just the textbook.”


Clinical interests

Areas of specialist focus.

Assessment, investigation and ongoing management across adult endocrinology, informed by doctoral research in gestational diabetes and ongoing work in diabetes technology.

Diabetes mellitus

  • Type 1, type 2 & gestational diabetes
  • Insulin initiation & optimisation
  • Pumps, CGM & hybrid closed-loop

Endocrinology in pregnancy

  • Gestational diabetes
  • Pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy
  • Thyroid disease in pregnancy

Bone health

  • Osteoporosis & osteopaenia
  • Fracture risk assessment
  • Secondary metabolic bone disease

Thyroid disorders

  • Hyper- & hypothyroidism, Graves’ disease
  • Nodules, goitre & cancer follow-up
  • Calcium & parathyroid disorders

Weight & metabolic health

  • Obesity & pharmacotherapy
  • Pre-diabetes & metabolic syndrome
  • Endocrine contributors to weight gain

General endocrinology

  • Pituitary & adrenal disorders
  • PCOS & reproductive endocrinology
  • Hypercalcaemia & hyperparathyroidism
Research

Clinical research in diabetes, pregnancy and metabolic health.

As a Research Fellow at the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation I continue to work on gestational diabetes and related metabolic conditions — publishing in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at national and international meetings, and contributing to clinical trials in diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis.

I also teach postgraduate medical trainees as a Clinical Lecturer at Monash University, and my doctoral work developed clinical prediction models to better target treatment in gestational diabetes.

Awards & scholarships

  • NHMRC Postgraduate Research Scholarship2018–20
  • Endeavour Research Leadership Award2019
  • Douglas & Lola Douglas Scholarship, Australian Academy of Science2018
  • Diabetes Australia Scholarship Top-Up2018–20
  • Rising Star Award, Quality in Diabetes Care2017
Education & training

Academic & clinical qualifications.

2018–21
PhD, Monash University
Gestational diabetes: risk stratification, clinical prediction models and treatment thresholds (MCHRI).
2019
Clinical Research Fellowship
Clinical prediction modelling, Queen Mary University of London.
2012–17
FRACP (Adult Medicine)
Endocrinology training at Alfred Health, Monash Health and University Hospital Geelong.
2012–17
DRANZCOG
Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
2005–10
MBBS (Hons), Monash University
Graduated with Honours; recipient of multiple academic prizes.
2007
BMedSc (Hons), Monash University
Intercalated research degree with First Class Honours.
Appointments & referrals

I consult at Malvern Endocrinology & Diabetes.

New patients are seen by referral from a general practitioner or other specialist. Appointments, referrals, fees and all practical information are handled by the practice rooms at Suite 49, Cabrini Malvern — including my inpatient consultation service at the hospital.

Quick reference

Fax (referrals)
(03) 9086 4145
Address
Suite 49, Cabrini Malvern
183 Wattletree Road, Malvern VIC 3144
Hours
Mon–Fri, 9am – 5pm