Endocrinologist MBBS PhD FRACP. Principal and founder of Inner North Endocrinology.

Dr Bretherton is passionate about providing high quality health care to people from all walks of life. She has a special interest in trans health as well as endocrine issues during pregnancy. She also welcomes all general endocrinology referrals in adult patients.

Dr Ingrid Bretherton completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Adelaide in 2010. She completed her training at Austin and Monash Health and was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2017. Dr Bretherton is a medical researcher at The University of Melbourne and has a PhD looking at the effects of hormone therapy on bone health, body composition and quality of life in gender diverse Australians.

Dr Bretherton has a public appointment at Austin Health. She currently mentors Endocrinology advanced trainees and is an examiner at The University of Melbourne Medical School.

She is the recipient of various awards including the Australian Postgraduate Award and Rowden White Scholarship (University of Melbourne), Endocrine Society Australia Travel Award, the US Endocrine Society Early Careers Forum Travel Award and the AMRF Bernie Sweet Fellowship.

Outside of work she loves travelling, baking, keeping active and spending time with her husband, daughter, and baby son.

Endocrinologist BSc MBBS FRACP SOMANZ (cert)

Dr. Michele Bardin is an Endocrinologist and Obstetric Medicine Physician. She believes in providing patients with personalised, compassionate, and professional care.

She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Deakin University in 2011. She then completed her specialist physician training in Endocrinology at the Austin/ Northern hospitals and the Royal Melbourne Hospital followed by a two-year fellowship in Obstetric Medicine at the Royal Women’s Hospital in 2018/2019.

Michele has a public hospital appointment at the Northern Hospital in obstetric medicine, obstetric endocrinology. and inpatient diabetes management. She maintains a supervisor role for specialty trainee doctors. Michele is active in medical research and has presented her research findings at state and national conferences. Her special interests include osteoporosis, obesity and diabetes, thyroid disease, obstetric endocrinology and women’s health but welcomes referrals for all endocrinology.

Outside of work Michele loves spending time with her young family, reading Japanese crime thrillers, and staying active with tennis and Pilates.

Physiotherapist/Bariatric Care Consultant- Master of Health Management, World Obesity Federation SCOPE Accredited

With over a decade of experience in both public and private healthcare sectors, Nadia Walton is dedicated to revolutionising the care and support for individuals living in larger bodies. Her approach is centred on a size-inclusive (weight-neutral) philosophy, focusing on improving patients' pain, strength, function, and independence to help them achieve their personal goals at any body size.

Special Interests and Expertise:

Exercise habit formation

Motivation and behaviour support

Strength and functional gains post health event (illness, surgery, or disease diagnosis)

Disability and mobility equipment scripting

Osteoarthritis management

Strength and functional training during menopause, older age, and weight loss

As a bariatric care consultant, Nadia collaborates with healthcare services to enhance their capability to provide excellent and equitable care for patients in larger bodies.

Outside of her professional work, Nadia enjoys time with her young family, managing the busy balance of life but does love to get outdoors to camp and hike.