Specialty Endocrinology & Diabetes
Location Suite 49, Cabrini Malvern
Appointments (03) 9086 2814
Languages English
Consultant Endocrinologist

Dr Luisa Rosi

she/her
MBBS · BSc (Hons) · FRACP
Areas of interest
Diabetes & technology Thyroid disorders Osteoporosis & bone health Obesity & metabolic health PCOS & menopause

Dr Luisa Rosi is an endocrinologist and physician with expertise in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of hormone and metabolic conditions. She believes in providing compassionate, evidence-based care and takes the time to ensure patients understand their condition and are actively involved in treatment decisions. Her goal is to deliver personalised care that reflects each patient's individual circumstances and long-term health goals.

Dr Rosi graduated in medicine from the University of Notre Dame Australia in Sydney and completed specialist endocrinology training across leading Victorian tertiary hospitals, including Bayside Health (formerly Alfred Health and Peninsula Health) and Monash Health. She is a Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). Alongside her clinical practice, she is undertaking a PhD at Monash University investigating the effects of obesity and weight loss on bone health.

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Biography

Clinical background & expertise

Dr Luisa Rosi is a general endocrinologist providing comprehensive assessment and management of endocrine and metabolic disorders in adults. She graduated in medicine from the University of Notre Dame Australia in Sydney and completed her specialist endocrinology training at Bayside Health (formerly Alfred Health and Peninsula Health) and Monash Health, before being admitted as a Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Adult Endocrinology.

Her training encompassed high-volume tertiary referral services across general endocrinology, diabetes, metabolic bone disease, thyroid disorders and thyroid cancer, pituitary disease, adrenal disorders, reproductive endocrinology, menopause, gender endocrinology, obesity medicine, gestational diabetes and diabetes technology. She welcomes referrals across the full breadth of endocrine conditions.

Dr Rosi believes in providing compassionate, evidence-based care. She takes the time to ensure patients understand their condition and are actively involved in decisions about their treatment, with the aim of delivering personalised care that reflects each patient's individual circumstances and long-term health goals.

She is committed to timely, collaborative care and values clear communication with referring practitioners. Comprehensive correspondence is provided following consultation, with management plans developed in partnership with both patients and their general practitioners. Dr Rosi sees patients at Suite 49, Cabrini Malvern.

Clinical interests

Areas of specialist focus

Dr Rosi is a general endocrinologist who welcomes referrals for all endocrine conditions. She has developed particular areas of interest through her training across Victorian tertiary services and through her ongoing research in metabolic bone disease and obesity medicine.

  • Diabetes & technology

    Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes

    Comprehensive diabetes management including diabetes in pregnancy and gestational diabetes, assessment and management of diabetes complications, and diabetes technology including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin pump therapy.

  • Thyroid

    Thyroid Disorders & Thyroid Nodules

    Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and goitre, and thyroid cancer.

  • Bone health

    Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease

    Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, and calcium and parathyroid disorders including hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcaemia. A particular research and clinical focus.

  • Pituitary & adrenal

    Pituitary & Adrenal Disease

    Pituitary disorders and adrenal conditions, including assessment of pituitary and adrenal incidentalomas.

  • Hormonal health

    Reproductive & Hormonal Health

    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), men's and women's hormonal health, menopause, and gender endocrinology.

  • Metabolic health

    Obesity & Metabolic Health

    Obesity medicine and metabolic health, including the assessment and management of obesity and its endocrine and skeletal consequences. A particular research and clinical focus.

Education & training

Academic & clinical qualifications

  • PhD

    Doctor of Philosophy (in progress) — Monash University

    Investigating the impact of obesity and weight loss on skeletal health.

  • FRACP

    Fellowship — Royal Australasian College of Physicians

    Advanced training in Adult Endocrinology at Bayside Health (formerly Alfred Health and Peninsula Health) and Monash Health.

  • MBBS

    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery — University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney

    Medical degree completed at the Sydney clinical school.

  • BSc (Hons)

    Bachelor of Science with Honours

    Undergraduate science degree completed with Honours, providing a foundation in physiology and clinical research.

Affiliations

Professional appointments

  • Consultant Endocrinologist, Malvern Endocrinology & Diabetes, Cabrini Malvern
  • Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) — Adult Endocrinology
  • PhD Candidate, Monash University — obesity, weight loss and skeletal health
Research

Research & academic activity

Dr Rosi has a strong interest in metabolic bone disease and obesity medicine. She is currently undertaking a PhD through Monash University investigating the impact of obesity and weight loss on skeletal health — an area of growing importance as pharmacological and surgical weight loss becomes more widely used.

She has authored peer-reviewed publications in diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid disease and transplantation-associated bone disease, and regularly presents at national endocrine meetings. Alongside her clinical practice and research, Dr Rosi is actively involved in medical education.