David J. Handelsman is an endocrinologist based at Hospital Road, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia. He looks after people who have hormone-related health issues, from day-to-day concerns to bigger changes that need careful follow-up over time.
Hormones control lots of body jobs. When they’re out of balance, it can affect energy, weight, mood, sleep, growth, and even how the body works with fertility. David works with patients dealing with low testosterone and other hormone changes, as well as menopause and problems linked to ovary and adrenal hormones.
Many of his patients come in for help with conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and hormone-related cycle or fertility concerns. He also sees people with intersex variations and related hormonal needs, including Turner syndrome and precocious puberty. At times, treatment may also be needed after surgery or procedures, such as orchiectomy or oophorectomy, where hormone balance matters a lot.
He also helps with metabolic and long-term health problems that can be tied to hormones. This includes weight issues and metabolic syndrome, and it can overlap with type 2 diabetes. Some people also see him for thyroid problems, including hyperthyroidism, as well as adrenal conditions such as Addison’s disease. Bone health is another part of the picture, including osteoporosis.
Not every referral is only about hormones, but they often show up alongside other health concerns. For example, he may be involved when someone has complications like obesity, heart-related history, or persistent symptoms that don’t fit neatly. Other times, the focus is on reproductive and urology-related changes, like varicocele, undescended testicle, enlarged prostate (BPH), or ongoing urinary issues.
David’s approach is practical and steady. He aims to understand what’s going on, explain options in plain language, and support the plan with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) when it’s needed. He also works with people managing symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, and muscle weakness or wasting that can happen with hormone shifts.
He has specialist medical training in endocrinology, and he brings that knowledge to everyday clinical care. If you’re not sure whether your symptoms fit an endocrine problem, it’s still worth discussing it with him, as many hormone and metabolic issues can look similar at first.
