Clara Marquina is an endocrinologist based in Melbourne, working from 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004. Endocrinology is all about hormones and how they affect the way the body works. In day to day care, that can mean helping people manage long-term health risks and supporting the body through big changes, like pregnancy.
Clara looks after patients with a range of metabolic and hormone-related problems. A big part of the work here is high cholesterol and inherited cholesterol conditions. This includes Familial Hypercholesterolemia, including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and defective Apolipoprotein B-100. When cholesterol runs in families, getting the right plan early can make a real difference over time.
She also treats gestational diabetes. Pregnancy can bring changes to blood sugar, and those changes need clear monitoring and practical management. In many cases, plans are made to help reduce risks for both mother and baby, and to support safe health in the later stages of pregnancy.
Clara’s work can also connect with problems that often show up alongside hormone and blood pressure changes in pregnancy, including preeclampsia. She focuses on the hormone side of care, and where needed, coordinates with other clinicians so the whole picture is covered.
Outside pregnancy, she helps people dealing with malnutrition as well. Nutrition and hormones are closely linked, so getting the basics right can help the body settle and recover. At times, that may involve checking for underlying causes and working step by step toward a safer, steadier routine.
Some patients see her because of broader health concerns where hormones and metabolism can play a part, including seizures and stroke. These are serious issues, so care is usually done alongside other specialists. The aim is to make sure hormone-related factors are not missed, and that the right support is in place as treatment continues.
Clara works in an ongoing, practical way with patients and families. She focuses on understanding what’s going on, explaining options in plain language, and making a plan that fits real life. If you’re dealing with a hormone condition, a cholesterol risk, or changes related to pregnancy, she can help you work out what to do next.
