Dr Monique Stone
CONSULTING HOURS:
Consulting on Fridays
SPECIALITY:
Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
QUALIFICATIONS:
MBBS (Hons) MD FRACP Master of Public Health Master of Clin Epi
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:
Dr Stone did her speciality training in general paediatrics in a number of clinical settings including Sydney Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Royal Darwin Hospital and the adolescent unit at Westmead Hospital.
She completed her training in Paediatric Endocrinology at Sydney Children’s Hospital under the supervision of Dr Charles Verge. During this period, she completed a Doctor of Medicine, the topic of her thesis was insulin resistance in type 1 diabetes.
Dr Stone worked as a consultant at RNSH between 2005 and 2009. She then went to Darwin where she worked both in General Paediatrics and Paediatric Endocrinology.
Since returning to Sydney in 2012 she has been working in private practice and for the government at Therapeutic Goods Administration where she heads the clinical unit which evaluates medicines used in endocrinology, diabetes, fertility, gynaecology and other areas.
Dr Stone provides a consultative service in paediatric diabetes and endocrinology at Northern Beaches Hospital. She has had broad training and experiences in the management of a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses and enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary partnership with families, general practitioners, allied health professionals and educators to help children reach their full potential.
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Her special interests include:
- Diabetes
- Growth
- Puberty
- Thyroid disorders
- Adolescents
- Adrenal disorders
- Obesity
PRACTICE PHILOSOPHIES:
Dr Stone adopts a holistic approach, in which communication is central to her practice. She likes to get a clear understanding of the child and family from a psychosocial perspective and aims to empower families and children to take ownership of their health.
Where appropriate, Dr Stone is open to share the care of complex patients with teams at other hospitals to facilitate best care close to home.
REFERRALS:
Dr Stone takes referrals from GPs, paediatricians, and adult endocrinologists. It is preferable that referrals are faxed before appointments to ensure they are appropriate and that all of the relevant information is available at the time of appointment. Patients with complex problems such as obesity, diabetes, and chronic endocrine disorders would benefit from a GP chronic and complex disease a management plan to enable access to dietician, psychologist ect.
Dr Stone like to spend some time with adolescents by themselves to understand their situation better and assist them in achieving health and life goals. This information will remain confidential.
COMPANY AND ABN INFORMATION:
Monique Stone
ABN: 13854158146