Private Hospital Admissions
Dr Colaco admits to private hospitals through out Sydney, Canberra and Rockhampton, along with a team of other clinicians that may consult on your care. Patients can be transferred from other facilities (public or private hospitals, Urgent/Emergency Care Centres) or be admitted electively for intravenous antibiotics, PICC-line insertions and short-term assessment.
- Sydney: Westmead Private and Campbelltown Private Hospitals
- Canberra: Calvary Bruce Private, Calvary John James and National Capital Private Hospitals
- Rockhampton: Mater Rockhampton and Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospitals
Dr Colaco also consults at a number of other hospitals includy Minchinbury Community, The Hills Private and Westmead Rehab Hospitals.
Core Infectious Diseases
- Tuberculosis assessment, chemoprophylaxis and clearance for employment or placement
- Staphylococcus furunculosis / recurrent boils or abscesses
- Blood-borne viruses: HIV, Hepatitis B & C
- Sexually transmitted Infections (STIs) and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Zoonoses, parasites, rickettsia
- Evaluation of infections contributing to chronic fatigue syndrome
- Fevers of unclear cause, and illness in returned travellers (particular tropical climates)
- Antibiotic allergy
Hospital-based infections
- Skin, soft tissue, bone and joint
- Cardiovascular and device-related
- Complex intra-abdominal
- Infections in the immunocompromised host and critical care
Medicolegal Reports
Dr Colaco also performs and provides Independant Medical Examiner (IME) reports, both from an Infectious Diseases and General Medicine point of view. His unique blend of experience in public and private hospitals, along with outpatient consultancy, ensures an all-round experience to address your claim. Some of these claims may be in regards to medical negligence, Worker’s compensation, functional capacity evaluations and other aspects of health care. He also provides second opinions when diagnostic uncertainty exists. Assessments can be carried out in-person at one of his consultancy rooms, or via video-telehealth. Click here to find the next appointment or closest location.
Advice & Guidance Inpatient Reviews
We can guide you in navigating complex medical decision-making whilst you are admitted in hospital. All we require is a summary letter of your progress in-hospital, recent pathology and imaging. If requested, we would be happy to speak with your treating clinician(s) to help you make informed decisions regarding your care. To find out more, visit our partners at Internal Medicine Australia.