Simon R. Finfer is an Intensivist who looks after people who are very unwell and need close, careful care. His practice is at Level 5, 1 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042, and he works with hospital teams across the local area from Newtown and beyond.
In this role, the work can be intense and fast-moving. Simon and the critical care team help manage serious conditions like sepsis, pneumonia, and lung problems such as ARDS and COVID-19. He also helps when there are major issues with the brain and head injury, including traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid haemorrhage, cerebral hypoxia, and increased intracranial pressure. When blood pressure drops or breathing becomes unstable, that’s where intensive care skills really matter.
He also supports care where there are clotting and circulation concerns. That can include pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and venous problems like mesenteric venous thrombosis. In many cases, this kind of care also involves looking closely at how the body is coping with the illness, and adjusting treatment as things change. At times, delirium, low blood sugar, or diabetic ketoacidosis can show up alongside the main problem, and Simon helps teams manage those too.
Surgery and bleeding emergencies are part of the picture as well. He may care for patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer issues, and low blood platelet counts (thrombocytopenia). Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk is another key focus in critical illness, especially when people are very sick or not moving much.
Over time, his work in intensive care centres on safe, evidence-based treatment and strong teamwork. He spends his days coordinating care plans with doctors, nurses, and other health professionals, so patients get the right support at the right time. That includes staying up to date with new approaches as they appear in critical care practice.
Language-wise, details aren’t listed here, but the goal in his clinic and hospital work stays the same: clear, calm care for people and families when the situation is complicated and the stakes are high.