Stephen L. Doggett is an Infectious Disease Specialist based in Westmead, Sydney. You can find the practice at 166-174 Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW 2145. Stephen helps people who are dealing with infections and the health problems that can come with them.
Infectious diseases can be tricky. Symptoms don’t always line up neatly at first, and some infections need fast, careful treatment to reduce the risk of complications. Stephen looks after patients across a mix of scenarios, including fevers and virus-related illnesses, tick-related conditions, and infections that may be linked to travel or mosquito exposure.
Common reasons people seek help in this clinic can include dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika virus disease, and other viral infections. Stephen also helps with illnesses such as West Nile virus infection and Japanese encephalitis, where the symptoms may start like a typical viral illness but can change over time. At times, people also need support when an infection affects the nervous system, including encephalitis, or when it causes dehydration from ongoing sickness.
Tick paralysis is another key area. Stephen assesses cases where a tick bite may lead to weakness or other nerve-related symptoms. Facial paralysis can also happen for a range of reasons, and when infection is part of the story, it needs proper checking. Stephen helps sort out what’s going on and guides the next steps.
Some patients may come in after travel and need advice on infections like malaria. There are also rarer infections that can be serious, and Stephen works through the symptoms and likely causes, including viral haemorrhagic fever and yellow fever. In some cases, infectious disease questions can overlap with other health concerns, such as encephalitis, and the approach is still the same—get clarity, then treat what matters most.
Stephen’s work also covers arbovirosis (illnesses caused by viruses carried by insects) and conditions seen after exposure in different parts of the world. This includes infections such as Omsk haemorrhagic fever and Kyasanur Forest Disease, depending on the person’s situation. At times, people may also be dealing with cancer concerns like adenoid cystic carcinoma, sinus cancer, squamous cell skin carcinoma, or other complex health problems where infection risk and immune health may play a role.
Stephen stays current with new guidance and research that can change how infections are tested and treated. Clinical trials can be relevant in some cases, but each situation is different, so options are discussed based on what fits the person.
