Michael Gilbertson is a Hematologist-Oncologist based at 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC. He looks after people dealing with serious blood conditions. That can include different types of lymphoma, as well as some immune related problems that affect how the body fights infection.
In many cases, his work centres on cancers that start in the blood or lymph system. This includes B-Cell lymphomas like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), follicular lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, Burkitt lymphoma, and classical Hodgkin lymphoma. He also helps with nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL). At times, patients need care that covers more than one treatment step, and the plan may change as the disease responds.
Michael also treats non-Hodgkin lymphoma more broadly, and he works with people who have complex needs. For some patients, immune issues such as common variable immune deficiency are part of the picture. That means treatment often isn’t only about one test result. It can be about keeping infections under control, watching symptoms closely, and making sure care fits around day-to-day life.
When required, he provides specialist care that can include bone marrow transplant. This is a big part of treatment for some blood cancers, but it’s also something that needs careful planning. In clinics like this, people are usually guided through options in a clear way, with time to ask questions and understand the trade-offs.
Michael stays across current research and new treatment approaches in blood cancers and related immune conditions. If clinical trials are a good fit, they can be discussed as an option alongside standard care. Overall, the focus is practical and patient-centred—working through what’s happening, what can be done next, and what support is needed along the way.