Andrew G. Riches is an Infectious Disease Specialist based in Clayton, VIC. You’ll find the practice location on Bayview Avenue, Clayton (VIC 3168). This area is convenient for people who are looking for help with infections that need a careful, step-by-step approach.
In many cases, infectious disease problems can be more than just “a bug that will pass”. Symptoms can hang around, come back, or feel confusing—especially when there’s been recent travel, a change in work or childcare, or ongoing gut problems. Andrew works with adults and young people who are dealing with infections, and he focuses on making sure the cause is understood before deciding what to do next.
A common condition he looks after is Giardia infection. Giardia is a gut infection caused by a parasite, and it can lead to diarrhoea, stomach cramps, bloating, nausea, and tiredness. At times, people don’t realise it’s Giardia until symptoms keep going or they’ve had an exposure risk, like contaminated water or close contact in settings where germs spread easily.
The goal is simple: get you the right care for the right infection. That usually means discussing how symptoms started, what’s been happening day to day, and any factors that might raise the chance of a specific infection. From there, Andrew can help guide next steps, including appropriate testing and treatment planning for infections like Giardia.
Over time, infectious disease care becomes all about pattern recognition and follow-up. It’s not just about treating symptoms today. It’s also about checking that the infection is actually cleared, and that side effects or ongoing issues are handled properly if they show up.
Andrew’s clinical training is in the area of infectious diseases, with a practical focus on conditions that affect the body after germs and parasites take hold. When it comes to newer guidance or updates, he keeps things grounded and uses the most useful, current information available to support safe care.
Details about published research and any clinical trials weren’t provided here, but the emphasis in his work stays on real-world management—clear decisions, careful monitoring, and helping patients feel more steady while they recover.