Mary B. Abraham is a Pediatric Endocrinologist based in Perth, WA, Australia. She looks after babies, children, and teens who need hormone and growth support, especially when things affect blood sugar, energy, growth, or salt and water balance.
In a lot of cases, the problems can start early. That might mean issues like low blood sugar in newborns, or ongoing trouble with keeping glucose levels steady. Mary also works with kids and families managing Type 1 diabetes (T1D), where the day-to-day routine can be a lot to handle, both emotionally and practically.
She cares for children with other hormone and body balance conditions too. This can include Addison’s disease, hypopituitarism, and conditions that affect growth, such as short stature and other growth disorders. At times, she may also be involved when there are hormone signals not working properly, like hypogonadotropic hypogonadism or hypoparathyroidism.
Some referrals are about blood chemistry. Mary helps with electrolyte problems such as low sodium, high potassium, and renal tubular acidosis. She also supports children with rare metabolic hormone-related conditions, including congenital hyperinsulinism and hyperglycerolemia, where steady feeding, safe blood sugar targets, and longer-term planning matter.
On the practical side, her role often means working out what is going on, then turning it into a plan the family can actually follow. That can include adjusting treatment over time, checking symptoms, and keeping an eye on both short-term safety and long-term health. She understands these conditions can link to other health issues, like seizures that may come along with some hormone and metabolic problems.
Mary’s training includes specialist medical education in paediatric care and endocrine medicine. Over time, she has built experience caring for children with complex, mixed hormone and metabolic needs, and she works closely with families, local clinicians, and the broader care team. If a family is considering research options or clinical studies, she can explain what’s involved and help talk through whether it’s a fit for their child.
