Dr Erin Sharwood
Paediatric Endocrinologist
Dr Erin Sharwood is a consultant medical specialist in paediatric endocrinology.
Erin looks after children with a range of endocrine problems including:
Pituitary disorders
Delayed or early (precocious) puberty
Growth disorders
Type 1 Diabetes
Thyroid disease
Hormone effects of cancer treatment
Erin has a particular interest in:
pituitary disorders
endocrine effects of oncology therapy
disorders of puberty
Erin completed medical school at the University of Melbourne and her specialist training at the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital in Brisbane, and was lucky enough to spend some time with the Paediatric Endocrinology team at the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, MD, USA.
Dr Sharwood also works in clinical ethics, and holds a Masters degree in Bioethics. Erin is interested in collaborative decision making and fostering strong therapeutic relationships.
Erin is currently undertaking a PhD looking at links between endocrine function, sleep, and body composition in children who have had brain tumours.
Erin loves spending time with her family and her adorable son.

Our Locations
Brisbane
Taylor Medical Centre
First Floor, Suite 10A
40 Annerley Rd
Wooloongabba Qld 4102
Toowoomba
Medici Medical Centre
15 Scott St
(Cnr Scott & Curzon St)
Level 1, Suite 105
Toowoomba, Qld 4350