Francesco Piccolo is a pulmonologist who looks after people with lung and breathing problems. He works at St John Of God Midland in Perth, WA. If your symptoms are getting in the way of everyday life, he helps you make sense of what’s going on and what to do next.
In many cases, patients come in with ongoing cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, or breathing that feels “off”. Sometimes the issue is in the lungs themselves, and at other times it’s around the lining of the lungs and the fluid space. This is where pulmonology care matters.
His clinic care includes conditions like empyema and pleural effusion. Empyema is an infection that can build up in the space around the lung, and pleural effusion is when extra fluid collects there. Pleurisy is related, and it can cause sharp pain, especially when you take a deep breath or move around. These problems can be serious, and getting the right tests and treatment plan early can make a big difference.
Francesco also helps manage lung nodules, which are small spots seen on scans. Not all nodules are cancer, but they do need careful checking. At times, follow-up scans or other assessment is needed to work out what the nodule means and how it should be monitored.
For people dealing with cancer, his work includes lung cancer and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is linked to the lining around the lungs, and it often needs a careful, step-by-step plan. He also provides lung-focused input for people with anal cancer, where breathing and chest findings may come up during investigation or treatment. Cancer care can feel overwhelming, so having a clinician who can explain things in plain language is important.
Over time, many patients need support that goes beyond one appointment. Breathing problems can change day to day, and scans and results can take time to understand. Francesco’s role is to bring it all together in a practical way—so you know what the findings mean, what the next steps are, and what symptoms should be taken seriously.
Public info on research projects, clinical trials, and education details isn’t listed here, but the focus is clear: clear breathing care for lung and chest conditions, right there in Perth.