Dr Madhuri Velagala
Dietitian/Nutritionist and Diabetes Educator (PhD) · GP@Northbourne, Turner ACT
About Dr Madhuri Velagala
Madhuri completed her B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences in India before moving to Australia, where she went on to complete further advanced training in diabetes management, sports nutrition, bariatric (weight-loss surgery) nutrition support, and paediatric nutrition through Dietitians Australia and other accredited providers.
She works as part of the patient’s broader care team, helping people understand how their nutrition connects to their medical condition, and tailoring guidance to each person’s individual health needs and goals — working alongside GPs and specialists to support the best possible outcomes.
Outside of clinical work, Madhuri enjoys cooking and playing sport.
Dr Madhuri Velagala is an independent Dietitian & Diabetes Educator from GP@Northbourne.
Special interest areas
Diabetes management
Personalised medical nutrition therapy to support patients managing diabetes, developed through advanced training completed in Sydney.
Sports nutrition
Nutrition guidance to support performance and recovery, developed through advanced training completed in Canberra.
Paediatric nutrition
Nutrition support tailored to children's growth and development needs.
Bariatric nutrition support
Nutrition management before and after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, including Optifast VLCD accredited support.
Know Dr Madhuri — Qualifications & Experience Hide details Show details
| Qualifications | B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD (Food and Nutritional Sciences) |
|---|---|
| Additional training | Diabetes Management (UTS, Sydney); Sports Nutrition (SDA, Canberra); Bariatric pre- and post-surgery nutrition management (Dietitians Australia); Optifast VLCD Accredited Health Professional; Paediatric Nutrition (Dietitians Australia) |
| Experience | More than 20 years across various roles in human nutrition, prior to and since relocating to Australia |
| Regulatory note | Dietitians are not registered with AHPRA in Australia; the professional body for dietitians is Dietitians Australia. If Dr Madhuri holds Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status, add it here. |
After-hours & emergencies
In a medical emergency, call 000.
For non-emergency after-hours care, contact CALMS on (02) 6260 3300.
Book with Dr Madhuri
Appointments can be booked online via HotDoc or by calling the practice directly.
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Common questions about Dr Madhuri Velagala
Dr Madhuri specialises in diabetes management, sports nutrition, paediatric nutrition and bariatric (weight-loss surgery) nutrition support.
Dr Madhuri holds a PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences, with additional accredited training in diabetes management, sports nutrition, bariatric nutrition and paediatric nutrition. Click “Know Dr Madhuri — Qualifications & Experience” above for the full list.
Yes. Dr Madhuri works collaboratively with GPs and specialists at GP@Northbourne to support your overall health outcomes.