Our Doctors
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Prof. Stephen Stranks
Prof Stranks consults at Endocrine SA, Flinders Medical Centre, Stirling Hospital, Victor Harbor, and Mount Gambier. He has a broad interest in all Endocrine conditions.
Dr Amanda Terry
Dr Terry has a particular interest in Endocrinology of pregnancy, in addition to managing all other endocrine conditions.
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Dr Julie Chemmanam
Dr Chemmanam is a consultant Endocrinologist and Obstetric Physician. She did her postgraduate training through Flinders Medical Centre and currently works at Endocrine SA and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. She manages all endocrine conditions but has a special interest in reproductive endocrinology and diabetes in pregnancy.
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A/Prof. Peak Mann Mah
Dr Mah is a consultant Endocrinologist and General Physician at Endocrine SA and the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. She manages patients with a broad range of endocrine conditions, including the use of technology in the management of diabetes.
Dr Tilenka Thynne
Dr Thynne is an Endocrinologist and Clinical Pharmacologist who works at Endocrine SA and Flinders Medical Centre. She manages patients with a wide range of endocrine conditions.
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Dr Tom Chesterman
​Dr Chesterman has a broad interest in general endocrinology, including thyroid disease, diabetes, weight management, bone health, pituitary and adrenal disorders. He is committed to providing clear, evidence-based care in collaboration with patients and referring doctors.
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Dr Vicka Poudyal
Dr Poudyal became part of Endocrine SA team in 2023, bringing her focus on education and patient-centered care to a diverse array of endocrine conditions. Her specific interests include thyroid disease, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as parathyroid and metabolic bone health.
In addition to her clinical practice, she enjoys expressing her creativity through art and painting.
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Dr Anjana Radhakutty
Dr Anjana Radhakutty is an endocrinologist providing treatment for a wide range of general endocrinology conditions. Her special interests are the management of pituitary and adrenal disorders, complex diabetes management including post-transplant diabetes, insulin pump therapy and osteoporosis. Anjana undertook advanced training in Endocrinology at Flinders Medical Centre and Royal Adelaide Hospital. She completed PhD (Medicine), as a NHMRC research scholar, from Flinders University on the “Cardio-metabolic effects of low dose glucocorticoids and treatment of Prednisolone induced hyperglycaemia”. Anjana is a senior staff specialist at the Lyell Mc Ewin Hospital, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
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Dr Rebekah Chew
Dr Rebekah Chew graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery and Honours Degree of Bachelor of Medical Science (First Class Honours). She completed her specialist endocrinology training at Flinders Medical Centre and the Lyell McEwin Hospital, and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in February 2024. Following completion of her training, Dr Chew gained additional clinical experience in the management of patients with metastatic neuroendocrine tumours undergoing targeted radionuclide therapy at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Dr Chew has a broad interest in all areas of endocrinology, including endocrine oncology, diabetes (including use of technology), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, and adrenal/pituitary disorders.
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Dr Marni Nenke
Dr Nenke is a consultant endocrinologist specialising in osteoporosis, diabetes and disorders of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. She holds a PhD from the University of Adelaide and continues post doctoral research. Dr Nenke is currently not accepting new patients
Allied Health
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Kate Gallasch
Kate is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian with over 20 years experience. She loves to work with individuals and sporting teams to meet their health, fitness and performance goals. Her Nutrition Philosophy is to give you a tool kit to allow flexibility and enjoyment in food while meeting your individual needs.
Keeping up to date with evidenced-based practice maintains the quality of Kate’s Dietetic practice. Kate is a member of Sport’s Dietitians Australia and the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Effie Kopsaftis
Effie is an experienced credentialled diabetes educator who works at Endocrine SA and Ashford Hospital. Effie offers the full range of diabetes education, including pump therapy. She also is able to consult in Greek.
Our Staff
Our friendly admin team (L-R; Shannon, Jannine, Janet, Michelle & Josh) are here to help with all appointment/availability-related enquiries. They can be contacted via phone on 08 8371 2229, fax on 08 8371 3411, or via email at reception@endocrinesa.com.au