Manoj Gambhir is an Infectious Disease Specialist based in Southbank, VIC, working from 60 City Road. Infectious diseases can be tricky, because symptoms can look similar at first. Manoj helps people when an infection is suspected, when it keeps coming back, or when it needs careful treatment and follow-up.
He looks after a mix of everyday and more complex infections. That can include common issues like flu and conjunctivitis (pink eye), plus gut infections that cause diarrhoea. He also treats conditions such as trachoma and other eye and tropical infections, and he manages sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia.
In many cases, his work also involves serious infections that need close monitoring. This may include measles, encephalitis, and viral illnesses that can affect the brain or cause fever and weakness. At times, care may also be needed for infections linked with travel or areas with higher spread, like malaria, typhoid fever, Zika, West Nile virus, and schistosomiasis.
Some patients he supports have long-term effects after infection. For example, he works with people dealing with lymphedema related to lymphatic filariasis. He also helps manage parasitic infections such as hookworm and other helminth-related conditions.
Manoj also has experience with viral infections that can affect newborns and pregnancy. This includes congenital cytomegalovirus (congenital CMV) and related cytomegalovirus infections. These cases often need clear communication and a plan that fits the family, because timing matters.
His medical training involved a step-by-step focus on infectious diseases, alongside general medical education. Over time, he keeps up with changing treatment approaches and public health advice, so patients get care that matches current guidance.
Research and clinical trials can be part of infectious disease care, but the main focus here is getting the right diagnosis and treatment for each person. He stays informed about new findings when they can help, especially for complex or hard-to-treat infections.
If you’re dealing with a suspected infection, Manoj aims to keep things practical and straightforward, working with you and your local healthcare team to get you back on track.
