Navira Samad is an Endocrinologist working with Monash Health in Clayton, VIC, Australia.
Endocrinology is about hormones and how they affect the whole body. Navira looks after people with hormone-related health issues across different life stages. In many cases, that means helping with long-term care, but it can also mean sorting out problems that need a more urgent plan.
At Monash Health, Navira supports patients who are dealing with menopause and postmenopausal osteoporosis. She also looks after people with premature ovarian failure and conditions like Turner syndrome, where hormone balance and growth and development can be affected.
Hormone therapy is a big part of the work. Navira helps guide people through hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and works through the risks and benefits in a practical way. She also cares for intersex patients, focusing on respectful, patient-centred support and treatment planning.
Some patients come in with thyroid-related concerns, including medullary thyroid carcinoma. Others may need help with salt and fluid balance, such as a low sodium level. At times, this can be complex and needs careful monitoring, especially when there are higher-risk situations like osmotic demyelination syndrome.
Over time, the focus stays on steady, clear management and making sure people understand what’s happening and what the next steps are. Navira’s clinical experience is built around day-to-day endocrinology care at Monash Health.
Education and training includes the core medical work that leads into endocrine practice, with ongoing learning as guidelines and treatments change. If you’re coming in with hormone symptoms, test results that don’t quite add up, or a plan that needs adjusting, Navira can help sort out the important bits and keep care on track.
