Janessa L. Pickering is an Infectious Disease Specialist based in Nedlands, WA. She works with people who have infections that need careful diagnosis and the right treatment plan. In many cases, this means thinking beyond the first obvious symptoms and making sure the cause is treated properly, not just the pain or fever.
Her work often includes skin and throat infections. That can include things like impetigo and cellulitis, as well as strep throat and other infections caused by Streptococcal Group A. At times, she also looks after more serious complications, such as necrotizing fasciitis and rheumatic fever. Ear infections and related issues are also part of her day-to-day care, including otitis and otitis media with effusion.
Because infectious diseases can change quickly, she focuses on getting a clear story from the start. She’ll usually consider how long symptoms have been going on, what else might be going on in the body, and what treatments have already been tried. Over time, this approach helps guide next steps, whether that’s monitoring closely, adjusting treatment, or arranging follow-up if things don’t improve as expected.
Janessa’s experience comes from caring for patients with a range of infection types, from common problems to situations where rapid action matters. She has completed medical training, then went on to further training in infectious diseases. She also stays current with treatment updates and evidence-based care, so decisions are grounded in the best information available.