Kara L. Holloway-Kew is an endocrinologist based on Pigdons Road in Geelong, VIC. She works with people who have health problems linked to hormones and the body’s balance of sugar, salts and bones.
In clinic, Kara helps patients dealing with osteoporosis, including postmenopausal osteoporosis. This can be a big deal for day-to-day life, especially when bones become more fragile. She also looks after people who have had fractured spine issues, where pain, movement limits, and recovery plans all need careful attention.
Hormones also play a role in blood pressure and salt balance. Kara supports patients with hyperaldosteronism, which can affect how the body holds onto salt and water. In many cases, this goes hand in hand with hypertension, so management is often about finding the cause, keeping levels steady, and reducing flare-ups that can come with hormone changes.
Diabetes is another common part of her work. Kara supports people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), focusing on making treatment fit real life. That can include planning for diet changes, medication routines, and targets that feel achievable, not just numbers on a page.
At times, hormone conditions and diabetes can also affect nutrition and muscle strength. Kara may be involved in care for malnutrition and muscle atrophy, where the goal is to slow down decline and support the body to cope better. These issues can make everyday tasks harder, so the approach is practical and step-by-step.
She understands that getting a diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Hormone-related conditions can be confusing, and symptoms can look like other problems too. Kara keeps things clear, talks through what’s known, and helps patients understand what can be checked and what changes might make a difference.
Care usually involves ongoing follow-up so plans can be adjusted as needed. Whether you’re dealing with bone health, blood pressure linked to hormones, diabetes, or nutrition and muscle changes, Kara aims to provide calm, grounded support in Geelong.