Michael W. Curtis is a doctor in Melbourne, based at 85 Commercial Road, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia. His work sits in Addiction Medicine, which means he helps people who are dealing with substance use and the tough mix of health, stress, and day-to-day life that often comes with it. At times that can be about getting things back on track, and other times it’s about making sure symptoms are treated safely and in the right order.
In many cases, people come in with opioid use concerns, and the goal is to help them stay safe while working out a plan that fits real life. That might include care for cravings, withdrawal, and the bumps along the way when treatment takes time. He also supports people who may have been using substances in different ways over time, not just one simple pattern.
There’s also another side of what he looks after. Some patients have health concerns linked to tick-borne or fever-type illnesses, like Lyme disease, relapsing fever, babesiosis, rickettsialpox, and spotted fever. If someone has ongoing symptoms such as feverish periods, feeling run down, or recurring flare-ups, it can be hard to know what’s going on. In those situations, he helps sort through the picture and focuses on getting the right medical attention rather than guessing.
Because these problems can overlap with other issues, care often involves more than just one appointment. Over time, he aims to bring things together so patients are not left juggling different services on their own. That can mean working out next steps, checking what has already been tried, and making sure the plan stays clear.
Michael works with adults across Melbourne who want practical, grounded support. The clinic approach is calm and plain-speaking. If someone isn’t sure what they’re dealing with, that’s okay. Many people feel overwhelmed when they first come in, especially when symptoms keep coming back or when substance use has started to affect work, relationships, or sleep. He understands that, and he keeps the focus on steady progress.
There aren’t always quick answers in medicine. But in many cases, with the right help and the right timing, things can improve. At his Melbourne clinic, Michael W. Curtis looks after people who need both addiction medicine support and help with complex health concerns, including fever-related conditions that can be difficult to manage.