APPROACH TO PATIENT CARE

Dr MayLea Ong practices evidence-based medicine by consolidating her own clinical expertise with the best available clinical evidence. However, she also believes that every patient is different, and therefore investigations and treatment options are personalised to each of her patient's needs and background.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Her areas of interest include diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, parathyroid disorders and calcium metabolism, adrenal and pituitary disorders, hypertension and testosterone deficiency.

Professional Background

She was trained in Internal Medicine and was awarded Membership to the Royal College of Physicians of London (MRCP). Dr Ong subsequently received further training in the specialty of Endocrinology in Monash, Western and Barwon Health in Victoria and is a Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).

APPOINTMENTS

Dr MayLea Ong serves at the Western Health network of hospitals and Werribee Mercy Hospital. She is actively involved in the training and mentoring of basic physician trainees.

She also offers her expertise at Western Private and St Vincent's Private Hospitals.

Additional Languages

She is multilingual and also provides consultation in Cantonese.