Dietitian Services

Personalised Nutrition Support from an Accredited Practising Dietitian

At Shellharbour Medical Centre, we offer dedicated nutrition care through our experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Mary Sidrak. With over 25 years of clinical experience in both public and private hospital settings, Mary provides tailored dietary advice that supports your health goals and medical needs.

What Does a Dietitian Do?

Accredited Practising Dietitians translate the latest scientific evidence into practical dietary strategies. Dietitians support individuals with:

• Assessing nutritional and medical needs

• Creating personalised, sustainable eating plans

• Teaching how to read food labels, shop wisely, and prepare healthy meals

• Addressing nutritional myths and misinformation

Common Conditions We Help Manage

Our dietitian can assist with:

• Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and pre-diabetes)

• Weight loss or healthy weight management

• High cholesterol or blood pressure

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

• Food allergies or intolerances

• Coeliac disease, IBS, and other gastrointestinal disorders

• Chronic kidney disease or kidney stones

• Gout and other arthritis-related conditions

• General healthy eating and preventative health

Appointments & Availability

Available: Fridays, 9:30am – 1:30pm

Bookings: Please call our reception team to schedule an appointment

Fees: Speak to reception regarding fees and eligibility for EPC care plans