Peter M. Clifton is an Endocrinologist based in Frome Road, Adelaide (SA 5000). He looks after people with hormone and metabolism problems, especially when they link in with weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol. For many patients, the goal is simple: feel better day to day and lower long-term health risks.
Peter’s clinic supports adults and families dealing with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. He also helps with gestational diabetes and problems like low blood sugar, where timing meals, medicines, and day-to-day routines can make a big difference. Weight and waist size matter too, so he often works with people who have obesity, abdominal obesity, and metabolic syndrome.
Cholesterol and heart risk are also a big part of his work. That includes high cholesterol, familial hypercholesterolaemia, familial hypertriglyceridaemia, and issues like defective apolipoprotein B-100. He also looks after people with atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and carotid artery disease. At times, he helps explain how hormones and metabolic changes can affect blood pressure and blood vessels, including concerns linked to vasoconstriction.
There are plenty of other hormone-related conditions as well. This can include menopause, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), ovarian cysts, and hormonal shifts that can affect how people feel and how their cycles work. Conditions like familial glucocorticoid deficiency are also covered, along with higher blood pressure and related metabolic problems.
Peter has completed medical training with further study in endocrinology, and his practice is focused on ongoing, practical care rather than one-off advice. He works with patients and other health professionals to plan treatment and adjust it over time as needs change. When it’s appropriate, he also considers the role of research and clinical trials in care, but the priority is always what is safest and most helpful for the individual.
