Dr. Samanthi Cooray
Consultant Endocrinologist
Providing Specialist Endocrine Care for the Riverina Region.
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About Me
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DR. SAMANTHI COORAY
Consultant Endocrinologist
MBBS, MD [Colombo], MRCP [UK], FRACP
Dr. Samanthi is a Consultant Endocrinologist with specialist training in Australia, United Kingdom and Sri Lanka. She is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care for people with endocrine conditions.
She provides expert care for people with diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis and a wide range of hormonal conditions and is committed to supporting the health of the Riverina community through evidence-based, personalised care — in person and via telehealth.
Experience:
Graduating from the university of Colombo in 2005, Dr. Samanthi Cooray undertook her internal medicine and endocrinology training at the national hospital of Colombo Sri Lanka and University of Colombo. She also underwent specialized training in endocrinology in the Cambridge group of hospitals in the United Kingdom. She was awarded her fellowship and both certified as an endocrinologist in 2013.
She has practiced as a Consultant Endocrinologist since 2013.
Currently, she works as a Staff Specialist in Endocrinology and General Medicine at Albury Wodonga Health since 2023.
Her clinical interests include:
- Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes (including pumps and continuous glucose monitoring).
- Pregnancy and Diabetes management.
- Thyroid disorders (autoimmune thyroid disease, thyroid nodules, post-surgery follow-up).
- Osteoporosis and fracture prevention.
- Male and female hormone deficiencies.
- Pituitary disorders.
- Adrenal disorders.
She is dedicated to improving access to endocrine services in the Riverina region and works closely with GPs, specialists and allied health providers to ensure comprehensive, patient-centred care. Her approach to patients is holistic and nurturing.
Name:
Dr. Samanthi Cooray
Based in:
Albury, NSW, Australia
Wodonga, VIC, Australia
Services
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Endocrinology services include:
- Diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, insulin pump therapy, CGM interpretation, gestational diabetes.
- Pregnancy and Diabetes: Pre-conception counselling, antenatal management, postpartum care.
- Thyroid: Hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, autoimmune thyroid disease, thyroid nodules, post-thyroidectomy care.
- Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, prevention and treatment to reduce fracture risk.
- Hormone Deficiencies: Male hypogonadism, female reproductive hormone disorders, menopause care.
- Pituitary Disorders: Pituitary tumours, hormone excess/deficiency.
- Adrenal Disorders: Addison’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome, adrenal nodules.
Where You’ll Find Me
CONSULTATION ROOMS
Albury Wodonga Health (Hospital-based Public Clinics)
79 Vermont St, Wodonga VIC 3690Phone: (02) 6051 7535
Fax: (02) 6051 7536
Email: endoclinic@awh.org.au
Clinics:
Monday - Pregnancy Diabetes and Endocrinology
Thursday - General Diabetes
Friday - General Endocrinology
Garden Medical Centre – Level 4
Level 4/470 Wodonga Pl, Albury NSW 2640Phone: (02) 6058 6173
Fax: (02) 6058 6179
Email: gsuites@thegardensmedical.com.au
Clinics:
Tuesday - Diabetes and Endocrinology
Wednesday - Diabetes and Endocrinology
Telehealth
WHAT IS TELEHEALTH?
Telehealth involves a consultation with a healthcare provider by video or telephone call. As part of the COVID response of the Australian Government, Telehealth is now available to all patients attending appointments with a consultant physician. This is also a popular option for our regional patients. Dr Samanthi Cooray conducts telehealth consultations with patients.
A video link will be provided to you prior to the appointment, and at your scheduled appointment time, click on the link and wait in the virtual waiting room until you are called.
How does Telehealth Video Call work?
- Prior to your appointment you will be given a link to access the Telehealth consultation.
- You will need either a smartphone, tablet, or laptop or desktop computer with a functioning camera and microphone.
- Find a reasonably quiet location with good internet connection.
- When it is your appointment time, log in and wait in the virtual waiting room until the doctor is ready for your consultation.
- Following the consultation, our reception staff will call you to schedule in any review appointments and can collect payment by credit card over the phone. Medicare rebates will be processed back into your bank account as usual.
Telehealth (Riverina Endocrinology)
Healthlinks ID: SAAmedic
Phone: (02) 7256 5717
Fax: (02) 7256 5794
Appointments & Referrals
HOW TO REFER
For patients:
Appointments are available by referral from your GP or specialist. Both face-to-face and telehealth options are offered.
For referrers:
Please include in referrals:
- Reason for referral.
- Recent blood results and imaging.
- Medication and allergies list.
- For diabetes patients: recent HbA1c, CGM/pump reports if available.
FAQ
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
- Prior to your appointment you will be given a link to access the Telehealth consultation.
- You will need either a smartphone, tablet, or laptop or desktop computer with a functioning camera and microphone.
- Find a reasonably quiet location with good internet connection.
- When it is your appointment time, log in and wait in the virtual waiting room until the doctor is ready for your consultation.
- Following the consultation, our reception staff will call you to schedule in any review appointments and can collect payment by credit card over the phone. Medicare rebates will be processed back into your bank account as usual.
Please bring:
- Your referral letter.
- Recent pathology and imaging results.
- Current medications list.
- Any glucose monitoring reports (if diabetic).
LET'S GET IN TOUCH
Riverina Endocrinology provides a comprehensive consultative service for patients, general practitioners and specialists on a wide range of endocrine disorders. We are dedicated to providing the most effective treatments which are driven by clinical research and evidence-based medical treatment. We warmly welcome all enquiries.
Healthlinks ID:
SAAmedic