Dr Rachana Dahiya

Dr Rachana Dahiya is an experienced Woolloongabba paediatrician and paediatric endocrinologist providing expert care for children and adolescents with endocrine and growth disorders. She specialises in diabetes, thyroid conditions, pubertal disorders, growth concerns, and childhood obesity, delivering family-centred care to support long-term health.

Dr Rachana Dahiya is a highly skilled paediatric endocrinologist and general paediatrician based in Woolloongabba, Brisbane. She manages a wide range of endocrine and metabolic conditions in children and adolescents, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth abnormalities, pubertal disorders, and obesity. With a focus on holistic, family-centred care, Dr Dahiya works closely with parents and caregivers to develop personalised treatment plans that optimise children’s physical, emotional, and developmental wellbeing.

Dr Dahiya graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Queensland in 2000. She completed her paediatric training at the Royal Children’s Hospital and Mater Children’s Hospital in Brisbane, followed by a fellowship in paediatric endocrinology at Mater Children’s Hospital. To further enhance her expertise, she spent two years in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, refining both her clinical skills and research experience. Her PhD focused on interventions in childhood obesity, and she has presented her research internationally.

Dr Dahiya is passionate about providing comprehensive care for children with endocrine disorders, including:

• Diabetes management in children and adolescents

• Thyroid disorders including hypo- and hyperthyroidism

• Pubertal disorders such as precocious or delayed puberty

• Growth concerns including short stature and growth hormone issues

• Childhood obesity and metabolic health interventions

Practising at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital and private clinics in Woolloongabba, Dr Dahiya combines her extensive experience with a compassionate, patient-centred approach. As a mother of two, she understands the importance of accessible, high-quality paediatric care and is committed to supporting families every step of the way.

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You can read more by Dr Dahiya here:

Article: Disorders of pubertal timing in young people

Article: A GP guide to T2DM in teens and kids