Physicians List
We do know of some Respiratory Physicians in NSW who are treating NTM Patients. At this time, we do not have their formal agreement to publish their names in this web site. As soon as we have their formal agreement we will list their names and contact details here.
If your doctor suspects you may have TB, then we suggest you obtain a referral to the Royal Darwin Hospital.
The Centre of Disease Control -Tuberculosis / Leprosy / Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
Telephone: 08 8922- 8304
You will need to produce three mucus samples taken one week apart. The mucus samples will need to be kept in the refrigerator and taken to the Hospital.
The symptoms for TB and NonTuberculosis Mycobacterium (NTM) are very similar. If the Hospital considers you may have NTM, then be prepared for the diagnosis to take many months. NTM is difficult to diagnose and takes time to determine the best treatment regime for you.
Dr Rachel Thomson MBBS Grad Dip (Clin Epi) PhD FRACP
Thoracic Physician
Associate Professor University of Queensland
Suite 6a, Greenslopes Private Hospital, Newdegate Street, Queensland, 4120
Tel: (07) 3847 8890
Email: admin@pulmedica.com
Public: Metro South Clinical Tuberculosis Service
Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba 4102
Ph 31762698
Referrals to Fax 31764195
Email: MSCTBS@health.qld.gov.au
The Prince Charles Hospital
Rode Rd, Chermside, Brisbane QLD 4032
Fax: Metro North Central Referrals on 1300364952
Dr Andrew Burke
Infectious Diseases and Thoracic Physician
The Prince Charles Hospital
Brisbane
https://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/4274
Telehealth options available for rural/regional patients.
All GP referrals to be faxed to Metro North Central Referrals on 1300364952.
andrew.burke@health.qld.gov.au
Dr Timothy Baird
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital
Buderim Private Hospital
https://qldrespiratorysleep.com.au/about-queensland-respiratory-and-sleep/
Best Contact:
Pulse Oceanside Medical Centre
Level 3 Suite 402, 11 Eccles Boulevard, Birtinya QLD 4575
53225900
sunshinecoast@qldrespiratorysleep.com.au
Dr Michael Holt
Pulmedica, Greenslopes Private Hospital
Ph: 07 38478890
Fax: 07 38478891
Email: admin@pulmedica.com.au
Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital Butterfield St, Herston, QLD
Dr Justine Gibson
Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine and Metro South Clinical Tuberculosis Service
Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba 4102
Ph: 31762698
Referrals to Fax 31764195, email: MSCTBS@health.qld.gov.au
Dr Malcom Wilson
- Metro South Clinical Tuberculosis Service, Building 37, Gate 1, Cornwall Street, WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102. P. (07) 3176 4166 E. msctb@health.qld.gov.au
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Logan Hospital, Cnr Armstrong & Loganlea Rd, MEADOWBROOK QLD 4131. P. (07) 3299 8899.
A/Prof Lucy Burr PhD Bsc (Hons) MBBS FRACPDirector of Respiratory, Cystic Fibrosis and Sleep Medicine MHB
Associate Professor University of Queensland
Mater Health
Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine | Mater Hospital South Brisbane | Raymond Terrace | Mater Hill | South Brisbane | 4101
t: 07 3163 1205
e: lucy.burr@mater.org.au w: mater.org.au
Mater link:
https://www.materonline.org.au/specialist/respiratory-and-sleep-medicine/dr-lucy-burr
UQ link:
https://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/3504
We have not been able to find a Respiratory Physician in South Australia who treat NTM patients privately.
If your doctor(GP) suspects you have TB (symptoms are similar to NTM or MAC ) we suggest you obtain a referral to the Royal Adelaide Hospital – Thoracic Medicine Department
Dr J Waring
Dr Waring practices general respiratory medicine with specialist expertise in NTM lung infections.
He is the Medical Director of the Western Australian Tuberculosis Control Program.
Respiratory West
1/178 Cambridge St. Wembley, WA 6014
Tel: (08) 9442 3900
Dr J Philpott
Dr Philpott has a special Interest in Asthma, Lung Cancer and Sleep medicine.
Hollywood Specialist Centre
Suite 7/ 95 Monash Avenue Nedlands, WA 6009
Tel: (08) 9386 7244 or 1300 570 700
Dr Justin Waring
Dr Ruad Perera
Prof Grant Waterer
Bronchiectasis MDT Clinic, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington St, Perth WA 6000. Telephone: +61 8 224 2903 and fax +61 8 9224 2385.
A/Prof Megan Rees
https://findanexpert.unimelb.
Department of Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Victoria
Phone 9342 7807
Fax 9342 3141
Email Referrals: respiratorysleepreferrals@mh.