AUSTRALIA
Do you have Nontuberculous
Mycobacterial (NTM) Pulmonary Disease?
How are physicians chosen to be on this list?
The physicians on this list have indicated they are familiar with NTM lung disease and diagnostic and treatment statement/guidelines. Due to a general lack of physicians who are known to treat NTM patients, we accept physician referrals from patients or from the physicians themselves. Physicians are only added to the list with their express consent. There may be other qualified physicians in your area who are not on the list; however, this does not mean they are not knowledgeable or experienced at treating NTM lung disease. If you are a physician and would like to be added to the list, or would like to recommend a physician, email ntmmail@ntminfo.org or print and fill out this form and return it per the instructions.
NEW SOUTH WALES
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.
Jenny Connolly
HP3 Physiotherapist, Canberra Health Services at The Canberra Hospital
Jenny.connolly@act.gov.au
Personal Contact: 0490709952
Work Contact +61251240000 Pager: 50202
A/Prof Lucy Morgan
Senior Staff Specialist.
Department of Respiratory Medicine
Hospital Rd, Concord, NSW 2139
Tel (02) 9767 6712 | Fax (02) 9767 7605 | Lucy.Morgan@health.nsw.gov.au
Macquarie Respiratory & Sleep
Macquarie University Hospital Clinic
Suite 203, 2 Technology Place
Macquarie University Hospital Clinic
Macquarie University, NSW 2109
Tel +61 2 9812 3709
Fax +61 2 9812 3844
Email reception@mqrs.com.au
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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.
QUEENSLAND
Dr Rachel Thomson, M.D.
https://www.gallipoliresearch.com.au/member/dr-rachel-thomson/
Private: Pulmedica, Suite 6a, Greenslopes Private Hospital, Brisbane, 4120
Ph: 07 38478891 Fax: 07 38478891
Email: admin@pulmedica.com.au
Public: Mebetro 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 FRACP
Director 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
Kirsty Watson
Sub Acute Chronic Care Rehabilitation (SACCR)
Building 14, Berrill Lane
CQ University Campus
554 Yaamba Road
North Rockhampton QLD 4701
Phone: 0749309009
Fax: 0749325294
Paediatric QLD
Professor Claire E Wainwright AM
MBBS, MRCP(UK), FRACP, MD, FAHMS
Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Queensland
Level 7, Centre for Child Health Research Graham St, South Brisbane
SMO in Respiratory Medicine
Co-lead for Cystic Fibrosis Services Queensland Children’s Hospital,
501 Stanley St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Australia
Tel: +61 7 30697322
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Dr Justin Waring (FRACP) – Respiratory Physician
Respiratory West
1/178 Cambridge Street
Wembley, Western Australia 6014
Tel 08-9442-3900
Fax 08-9382-8946
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.
VICTORIA AUSTRALIA
A/Prof Megan Rees
https://findanexpert.unimelb.
Department of Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Phone 9342 7807
Fax 9342 3141
Email Referrals: respiratorysleepreferrals@mh.
Physio’s
QUEENSLAND
Kathleen Hall
RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kathleen Hall has over 25 years physiotherapy experience, developing a specialist interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy since 1986. She
has worked with numerous patients with respiratory conditions in Melbourne and Brisbane, currently working as a senior physiotherapist in the Departments of Thoracic Medicine and the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre at the Prince Charles Hospital. She also is the Lecturer in Charge – Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy program at the Australian Catholic University, Banyo. She holds degrees in Physiotherapy (Queensland University), Post Graduate Diploma Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy (La Trobe University) and a Master of Social Science – Counselling (QUT/ACU).
email: respiratoryphysio@outlook.com
Ph: 0416 085 307
NEW SOUTH WALES
Mr Mitchell Taylor
DIRECTOR / RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Functional Lungs
Bio link: www.functionallungs.com/about-us
Practices: Functional Lungs Corrimal
112B Railway St
Corrimal
Ph: 02 4200 6585
Fax: 02 9171 6566
Functional Lungs Hurstville
(Within Southern Interventional Respiratory)
Suite 11, Level 1
Hurstville Private Hospital
37 Gloucester St
Hurstville 2217
Ph: 02 9570 4800
Functional Lungs Sydney
Randwick Specialist Centre
151 Belmore Rd
Randwick 2031
Ph: 02 9011 6020
Fax: 02 8580 5260
Email: mitch@functionallungs.com.au
Jenny Connolly
RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Jenny Connolly
Jenny.connolly@act.gov.au
Personal Contact: 0490709952
Work Contact +61251240000 Pager: 50202
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ESTIMATED CASES
OF NTM IN THE US
IN 2020
8.2 %
THE RISE IN THE
NUMBER OF NTM CASES
EACH YEAR
2.8m
ANTIBIOTIC-
RESISTANT INFECTIONS
IN THE US EACH YEAR