Dr Lucy Hastings is a Paediatric Endocrinologist based in St Leonards NSW 2065. She works with babies, kids, and teenagers who need help with hormone and growth issues. Hormone problems can show up in lots of different ways, from changes in energy and weight to concerns about growth and puberty timing.
In her clinic, Dr Hastings focuses on diabetes management for young patients, including day-to-day support that helps families feel more confident. She also looks at thyroid disorder concerns, where children might have symptoms like tiredness, feeling cold or hot, changes in growth, or mood and energy shifts. At times, families are unsure if it’s “just normal growing up”, and getting clear tests and check-ups can make a big difference.
Another key part of her work is growth and puberty assessment. This can include questions about being much smaller or taller than expected, slower growth over time, or puberty starting earlier or later than usual. She helps sort out what’s going on by reviewing symptoms, doing proper examinations, and organising hormone level testing for young patients when it’s needed.
Dr Hastings also offers nutrition counselling for children. Food and growth can be connected in many cases, so practical advice matters. The goal is not to push strict diets, but to support healthy choices that fit real life at home and school. She knows that it’s stressful when you’re watching a child’s health closely, so she keeps things calm and straightforward.
Her approach is based on careful, step-by-step assessment. In many situations, children need ongoing monitoring rather than a quick fix. Over time, this helps families understand patterns and make sensible plans. When tests are needed, she explains why and what the results can mean, without making it sound scary or complicated.
Dr Hastings has completed medical training, along with further training in paediatric care and hormone-related medicine. Her work supports children with common and more complex endocrine conditions, and she coordinates with other local health services when needed.
There is no detailed public information listed here about research work or clinical trials, but her clinical focus stays on clear diagnosis, safe care, and practical follow-up for kids and carers.