Eng J. Tan is an endocrinologist based in Melbourne, with rooms at Level 4, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004.
Endocrinology is about the body’s hormone system. These hormones help control things like energy use, growth, blood sugar and weight. Dr Tan works with people who have weight concerns and hormone-related health issues, including obesity in children and obesity in adults.
For many families, weight problems can feel confusing and stressful. There can be more going on than just food and activity. At times, hormone changes, insulin issues, or other medical factors can play a role. Dr Tan focuses on understanding the bigger picture, then helping people find practical next steps that suit their day-to-day life.
In children, this often means taking time to look at growth patterns, puberty changes, and how a child is coping at school and at home. In many cases, the aim is to support healthy habits while also checking whether hormones might be part of the reason things are not tracking the way they should.
For adults, obesity care can involve looking at related conditions such as blood sugar changes, thyroid issues, and other metabolic problems that can affect weight and overall health. Dr Tan brings a calm, steady approach and keeps things clear, so patients understand what is being considered and why.
Over time, endocrinology care often includes working on long-term plans, not quick fixes. Dr Tan looks after patients through the testing and discussion stage, and then helps coordinate ongoing management with the rest of the care team when needed.
Training is in endocrinology, and clinical experience centres on helping people manage hormone-linked issues that show up in everyday health, especially weight and metabolic concerns. If you’re dealing with childhood obesity, or ongoing weight-related health worries, the consultation is set up to be straightforward and grounded, with support for both patients and families.
