Nico Van Zandwijk is a pulmonologist based on Missenden Rd in Camperdown, VIC 2050. He works with people who have breathing problems, ongoing lung symptoms, or abnormal results on scans. If you’ve been feeling short of breath, coughing a lot, or dealing with ongoing chest discomfort, lung care is where his focus sits.
His clinic experience covers a range of lung and pleural conditions. This includes lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and EGFR positive lung cancer. He also looks after people with interstitial lung disease, interstitial lung disease types linked with asbestos exposure, and acute interstitial pneumonia. At times, he will also review issues like pleural effusion, where fluid builds up around the lungs.
When it comes to asbestos-related illnesses, he spends time getting the story right. That often means linking symptoms with past exposure, then making sure the right tests are done. For people dealing with mesothelioma, careful check-ups and good follow-through matter, because the next steps can be different depending on the findings.
To help with diagnosis and treatment planning, he may arrange tissue biopsy when it’s needed. That can be an anxious time for patients and families, so the process is usually discussed in plain language—what’s being checked, why it’s needed, and what happens after.
As a specialist, Nico has completed the training required to practise as a pulmonologist. For education and past roles, only the key point is listed here: he is trained in lung medicine and works day to day with respiratory cases. Research isn’t always front and centre, but lung care does keep moving, and he stays up to date with current approaches. If a patient is suitable for clinical trials, this can be talked through during appointments, so options don’t get missed.
