Sunita C. De Sousa is an endocrinologist based in Sydney, working out of 384 Victoria St, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Hormones control a lot of what your body does, from energy and weight to blood sugar, growth, periods, and fertility. Dr De Sousa helps people when hormone levels are not quite right, and when the cause needs careful checks and follow-up.
A big part of the work is hormones made in the brain and glands close by. This includes pituitary and hypothalamic conditions, such as pituitary tumours, prolactinoma, and Rathke cleft cyst. She also looks after people with problems like Cushing’s disease and hypopituitarism, where the body may not make enough key hormones. At times, these issues can link with other brain related concerns, so the plan usually focuses on both symptoms and the hormone results.
Dr De Sousa also cares for adrenal and cortisol-related conditions, including Cushing’s syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), familial glucocorticoid deficiency, and fractured spine in the context of long-term hormone effects. There are also calcium and parathyroid issues, like hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcaemia, and parathyroid adenoma, including after parathyroidectomy.
Metabolic health can come up as well. People may see her for abdominal obesity and metabolic syndrome, and for blood sugar problems such as low blood sugar and maturity onset diabetes of the young. Blood pressure can be part of the picture too, with conditions like hyperaldosteronism and hypertension.
She also supports patients dealing with thyroid problems, including hypothyroidism. For hormone and development-related concerns, that can include hypogonadism, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, polycystic ovary syndrome, and intersex conditions. Some patients may also be dealing with low testosterone or related issues, and others may need help around puberty and long-term hormone balance.
Some cases are rare and involve genetics. Dr De Sousa works with people with conditions like multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 1, familial hyperaldosteronism, familial isolated hyperparathyroidism, and familial hypopituitarism. She can also help when symptoms relate to congenital conditions, such as congenital hyperinsulinism.
In many cases, the goal is simple: make sense of the hormone cause, explain the options clearly, and help people get stable. If a case involves a tumour or complex hormone mix, care is usually coordinated around ongoing monitoring and treatment adjustments.
