Tania F. Ward-De Koning

Infectious Disease Specialist

Female📍 Waurn Ponds

About of Tania F. Ward-De Koning

Tania F. Ward-De Koning is an Infectious Disease Specialist based on Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3217, Australia. She works with people who are dealing with tough infections and complex health issues, including conditions that need careful, step-by-step thinking.


In many cases, her work involves looking after illnesses like malaria. She also treats serious infections such as primary amebic meningoencephalitis, which can be urgent and needs prompt medical care. At times, infectious issues can also sit alongside other health problems, and she helps patients sort through what’s going on and what should be done first.


Some of the other conditions listed for her care include acute intermittent porphyria and porphyria. That means the focus isn’t only on germs. It’s also about how the body is reacting, how symptoms fit together, and how treatment choices need to be made with care. She also manages issues like anaemia, which can show up with infection or other ongoing conditions.


As for experience, the specific years of practice aren’t set out here, but the conditions she manages suggest she works with high-need presentations where details matter. She pays attention to how patients are tracking over time, not just the first set of symptoms. When things change, she helps guide the next steps.


Education details aren’t provided in the information available here. What is clear is that her role is centred on infectious diseases, and that includes understanding how infections can affect the brain and nervous system, as well as how they link in with other medical problems.


There’s also no clear information listed on research or publications here. Clinical trials details aren’t provided either. If someone is asking about study options, it would be best to confirm directly with the practice team, because that information isn’t shown.


Overall, Tania’s care is practical and grounded. It suits people who need help with infections like malaria or serious conditions such as primary amebic meningoencephalitis, and also those who have infections that overlap with issues like porphyria and anaemia.

Services & Conditions Treated

MalariaPrimary Amebic MeningoencephalitisAcute Intermittent PorphyriaAnemiaPorphyria

Publications

1 total

Optimization and Characterization of N-Acetamide Indoles as Antimalarials That Target PfATP4.

Journal of medicinal chemistry • April 14, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Ward-De Koning offer?
Dr Ward-De Koning is an infectious disease specialist who can help with conditions like malaria, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Acute Intermittent Porphyria, anemia and porphyria. She provides assessment and management for these and related infectious diseases.
Which conditions can I discuss with her?
You can talk to Dr Ward-De Koning about malaria, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Acute Intermittent Porphyria, anemia and porphyria, as well as other infectious disease concerns you may have.
Where is the clinic located?
The practice is in Waurn Ponds, at Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3217, Australia.
Who is this doctor for?
This is for patients needing specialist input on infectious diseases, including malaria and other complex infections, or metabolic conditions like porphyria.
How can I prepare for a consult with her?
Bring any recent test results and a summary of symptoms. If you have a blood test result or a history of porphyria or malaria, have those details ready to share.
Can she help with complex infections at short notice?
If you have a suspected or confirmed infectious disease that needs specialist care, Dr Ward-De Koning provides expert advice and management in her area of infectious diseases.