Dr Rabbia Haider
Endocrinologist
About Dr Rabbia Haider
Dr Rabbia Haider is a consultant endocrinologist at Blacktown Hospital and provides specialist endocrine consultations at Complete Health Australia’s Norwest and Rouse Hill clinics. She is passionate about all areas of endocrinology, with a special interest in the management of gestational diabetes, pre-gestational diabetes in pregnancy, thyroid disorders, weight management and PCOS.
Dr Haider completed her endocrinology training at Westmead Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital and Nepean Hospital. She was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2021.
She has also completed a Master of Philosophy (Medicine) at the University of Sydney, focusing on the impact of telemedicine on improving outcomes for people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Dr Haider is a recipient of the Jerry Koutts Foundation Scholarship, as well as the Academic Excellence Scholarship in Western Sydney University.
She has multiple publications, primarily in the use of technology in Type 2 diabetes and the management of diabetes in pregnancy. Dr Haider is also actively involved in teaching through the University of Sydney Medical School, as well as teaching international medical graduates, junior medical officers and advanced trainees.
She is fluent in English, Urdu and Hindi, enabling clear communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Clinical Interests
Dr Haider provides comprehensive assessment and management across diabetes and general endocrinology, such as:
- Gestational diabetes
- Pre-gestational diabetes in pregnancy
- General endocrinology
- PCOS
- Thyroid disorders
Dr Haider also offers specialist endocrine investigations and ongoing management, including:
- Endocrine consultation and management
- Diabetes monitoring and follow-up care
My goal is to provide evidence-based, compassionate and holistic endocrine care, while working closely with GPs to support the best outcomes for every patient
Dr Haider focuses on delivering care that is:
Professional Qualifications
MBBS
MPhil (Medicine)
FRACP
Research interest and Publications:
- R. Haider, L. Sudini, C.K. Chow, N. Wah Cheung, Mobile Phone Text Messaging in Improving Glycaemic Control for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta- Analysis. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice (2019)
- R. Haider, K. Hyun, N. W. Cheung et al., Effect of lifestyle focused text messaging on risk factor modification in patients with diabetes and coronary heart disease: A sub-analysis of the TEXT ME study, Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
- Zen M, Haider R, Simmons D, Peek M, Nolan CJ, Padmanabhan S, Jesudason S, Alahakoon TI, Cheung NW, Lee VW. Aspirin for the prevention of pre-eclampsia in women with pre-existing diabetes: Systematic review. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2021 Nov 21. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13460.
- Cheung NW, Redfern J, Thiagalingam A, Hng TM, Islam SMS, Haider R, Faruquie S, Chow CK. Text messaging support for patients with diabetes or coronary artery disease (SupportMe): protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2019;9:e025923.
- Haider R, Girgis C. Delay in diagnosis of proton pump inhibitor induced hypomagnesaemia: A case series. Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology: Case Reports.
- Cheung NW, Redfern J, Thiagalingam A, Hng TM, Marschner S, Haider R, Faruquie S, Von Huben A, She S, McIntyre D, Cho JG, Chow CK; SupportMe Investigators. Effect of Mobile Phone Text Messaging Self-Management Support for Patients With Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease in a Chronic Disease Management Program (SupportMe) on Blood Pressure: Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res. 2023 Jun
Locations & Availability
Complete Health Australia Rouse Hill
Complete Health Australia Norwest
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