Hamish Mcmanus is an Infectious Disease Specialist based in Kensington, NSW. You can find the practice on Level 6, High Street, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia.
Infectious diseases can be confusing and stressful. They also don’t always follow a straight line. Dr Mcmanus looks after people with infections that range from common and easily treated issues to more complex cases that need careful planning.
A big part of the work involves sexually transmitted infections. This can include HIV/AIDS, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and pelvic inflammatory disease. At times, people also come in with genital warts or other skin-related infections that are linked to viral illness. Hepatitis is another key focus, including hepatitis C.
There are also eye and skin infections treated in this area of care. For example, conjunctivitis (often called pink eye) may be assessed and managed, along with infections such as trachoma. Some cases involve infections that can affect a baby’s health as well, including congenital syphilis.
Dr Mcmanus also deals with rare conditions that still need expert support, including Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and epidermolysis bullosa. These types of diagnoses can be overwhelming, so the approach is usually calm and practical, with clear next steps about tests, treatment options, and follow-up.
Over time, infectious disease care builds around staying organised and thinking ahead. That means looking at symptoms, taking a careful history, and working out what else might be going on. In many cases, it’s also about reducing spread, protecting partners or household members, and making sure treatment helps properly.
Education is focused on the core foundations of infectious disease medicine, plus the clinical skills needed to manage infection safely and responsibly. Dr Mcmanus keeps up with current evidence and treatment guidance as it changes, because the best care today can look a bit different to what was used a few years ago.
Where clinical trials are relevant, the focus is on whether a trial option is suitable for that person’s situation. This is usually handled with care and clear explanation, so choices feel grounded and well supported.
If you’re dealing with an infection and you’re not sure what should happen next, a specialist review can help. Dr Mcmanus provides focused care for infectious conditions across a wide range of needs, from everyday infections to more complex and rare diagnoses.
