Mark F. Harris

Endocrinologist

Male📍 Kensington

About of Mark F. Harris

Mark F. Harris is an Endocrinologist based in High Street, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia. He looks after hormone and metabolic health, which can affect energy, weight, blood sugar, growth, and how the body handles stress.


In day to day practice, the care Mark provides often comes up with diabetes management, especially for people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. That can include support around blood sugar control and the tricky times when sugars swing too high or too low. At times, referrals also come from cases involving issues linked to the adrenal glands and pituitary hormones, such as Addison’s disease or low pituitary function.


Hormones can also play a role in fertility and development, so Mark may see patients with conditions like intersex variations or Turner syndrome. Growth and rare genetic conditions can be part of the mix as well. Obesity and malnutrition are also common themes in this type of endocrine work, because weight and nutrition can link to insulin resistance, appetite changes, and energy levels.


Over time, Mark also works with people who have hormone-related breathing and sleep problems, including central sleep apnoea. He may be involved in cases where ongoing health issues bring together more than one system, like chronic lung disease and long term pain, where hormones and metabolism can still have an impact.


Sometimes endocrine care crosses paths with broader medical problems too. For example, people with liver conditions such as cirrhosis or liver cancer can need hormone and metabolic input during diagnosis and treatment planning. In other situations, Mark may help with general health support around infections, including hepatitis and other viral illnesses.


Mark’s clinical focus is on making sense of symptoms and lab results, then putting a practical plan in place. Hormone problems can feel confusing and slow to settle, so he aims for clear explanations and steady follow up. This matters a lot when conditions need long term management, or when treatment choices affect blood sugar, energy, and day to day routines.


Research and clinical trials are not the main spotlight here, but endocrine practice does keep an eye on what is changing in diabetes and hormone care. Where trials are relevant for a patient, Mark can discuss options and what they might mean for ongoing treatment.


If you’re looking for endocrine care in Kensington, Mark F. Harris offers hormone-focused support for a wide range of health needs, from diabetes and obesity to less common endocrine and developmental conditions.

Services & Conditions Treated

Hepatitis CHepatitisProstatic Artery EmbolizationTogaviridae DiseaseChikungunyaEnlarged Prostate (BPH)Eosinophilic AsthmaMaturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungObesityPrader-Willi SyndromeType 1 Diabetes (T1D)Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)AchondrogenesisAcromesomelic DysplasiaAcromesomelic Dysplasia Campailla Martinelli TypeAcromesomelic Dysplasia Hunter Thompson TypeAcromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux TypeAddison's DiseaseArbovirosisAtopic DermatitisBladder Outlet ObstructionBrachydactyly Mononen TypeCentral Sleep ApneaChondrodystrophyChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Chronic PainCirrhosisColorectal CancerCongenital Central Hypoventilation SyndromeCongenital HyperinsulinismCOVID-19Diabetic KetoacidosisEncephalitisH1N1 InfluenzaHepatitis AHypertensionHypopituitarismIntersexKyasanur Forest DiseaseLiver CancerLow Blood SugarMalnutritionOmsk Hemorrhagic FeverOpioid Use DisorderPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)ProstatectomySchwartz-Jampel SyndromeSevere Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)Sheehan SyndromeSmall for Gestational AgeTonsillitisTurner SyndromeX-Linked Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia TardaYellow Fever

Publications

1 total

The Chikungunya Virus nsP3 Macro Domain Inhibits Activation of the NF-ÎşB Pathway.

Viruses • November 20, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Mark F. Harris offer?
Dr Harris specialises in endocrinology and offers a range of services listed under his practice, including conditions like diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), obesity, thyroid and hormonal issues, and other endocrine-related conditions. See the practice for a full list of services available.
What conditions does Dr Harris treat?
He treats a variety of endocrine and related conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, Addison's disease, hypopituitarism and other hormone-related disorders. He also sees patients with obesity, Prader-Willi syndrome and certain congenital or developmental endocrine concerns as listed in his service notes.
Where is the clinic located?
The clinic is in Kensington, NSW, Australia, on High Street in Kensington.
How do I book an appointment?
Please contact the clinic to arrange an appointment. The exact booking process isn’t stated here, but you can reach the practice through the usual channels for appointments in Kensington.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring any relevant medical records, current medications and a list of questions you have. If you have previous tests or imaging, bring the reports or details to help with your assessment.
Which languages are used in the consultation?
The information provided doesn’t specify languages. Please check with the front desk or clinician to confirm language options for your consultation.