PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – Bond University, 2016

  • Master of Public Health (MPH) - Griffith University, 2024

  • Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Endocrinology – 2024

  • SOMANZ Obstetric Medicine Certificate – completion expected in early 2026

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Dr Krishna maintains membership in the following medical societies:

  • Endocrine Society of Australia.

  • Australian Diabetes Society (ADS).

  • Society of Obstetric Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (SOMANZ).

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Dr Krishna is an accredited Endocrinologist with many years of invaluable experience across rural, regional, and urban regions in Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is eager to contribute high-quality, patient-centered care to the Gold Coast community.

Specialized Training & Focus
  • Endocrinology Advanced Training: Gold Coast University Hospital, Mater Hospital Brisbane, and Royal Darwin Hospital

  • Obstetric Medicine Advanced Training: Mater Mothers Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital

  • Rural/Regional Care: Royal Darwin Hospital with regular outreach services to Katherine and Gove District, and performing after-hours on-call service for Endocrinology for Northern Territory.

  • Foundational Training: Gold Coast University Hospital, Redlands Hospital

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

Dr Krishna has been involved in research and medical teaching for many years. She has authored multiple publications and presented research at almost twenty national and international conferences.

Publications

Review article: Abdominal pain and diabetes mellitus in the emergency department

Krishna. S., Prins. A., Morton. A. | Emergency Medicine Australasia DOI: 10.1111/1742-6723.14421

Letter to the editor: A biochemically negative pheochromocytoma

Krishna. S., Morton. A. | Internal Medicine Journal DOI: 10.1111/imj.16372

Hypercortisolaemia without clinical stigmata of Cushing syndrome

Krishna. S., Morton. A. | BMJ Case Reports DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-258286

Erythropoietin and diabetic autonomic neuropathy: a case report

Krishna. S., Davoren. P. | Internal Medicine Journal DOI: 10.1111/imj.15547

Hypertriglyceridaemia-induced pancreatitis: an eight-year review

Krishna. S., Davoren. P. | Internal Medicine Journal DOI: 10.1111/imj.15547

Abstract: A three-year review of the management of hypertriglyceridaemia-induced pancreatitis

Krishna. S., Davoren. P. | Metabolism – Clinical and Experimental DOI: 10.1016/j.metol/2020.154484

APPROACH TO PATIENT CARE

Dr Krishna is passionate about providing personalised treatment plans that are evidence-based and guided by Australian clinical standards. She integrates her years of clinical expertise, national guidelines, and up-to-date evidence to ensure her patients receive safe, effective, and appropriate care. Education is a cornerstone of her practice, and she advocates for ensuring that her patients are well-informed and are empowered to take an active role in their healthcare journey.