Long COVID Specialists
Dr Emma Tippett, Infectious Diseases (MBBS, FRACP, PhD)
Dr Emma Tippett, Infectious Diseases (MBBS, FRACP, PhD)
Dr Emma Tippett, Infectious Diseases (MBBS, FRACP, PhD)
Dr Emma Tippett is a Long COVID specialist.
Emma completed her medical degree in 2012. She underwent training in infectious diseases in Melbourne and completed her PhD at the Burnet Institute.
Since the beginning of the pandemic she has been immersed in all facets of COVID-19 and established one of the first long COVID telehealth clinics in Victoria in 2020.
Dr Naomi Whyler, General Medicine (MBChB, FRACP, MSc)
Dr Emma Tippett, Infectious Diseases (MBBS, FRACP, PhD)
Dr Emma Tippett, Infectious Diseases (MBBS, FRACP, PhD)
Naomi completed her medical training in the UK in 2010, and has undergone subsequent specialist training in New Zealand and Australia, attaining specialist recognition in General and Acute Care Medicine in 2022.
She is completing further training in Infectious Diseases and is currently undertaking a PhD with Monash University in mate
Naomi completed her medical training in the UK in 2010, and has undergone subsequent specialist training in New Zealand and Australia, attaining specialist recognition in General and Acute Care Medicine in 2022.
She is completing further training in Infectious Diseases and is currently undertaking a PhD with Monash University in maternal medical conditions with long term health outcomes.
With experience in COVID-19 management and treatment of complex chronic disease, Naomi aims to provide holistic and empathetic care for her patients
Dr Nupur Bajaj, Infectious Diseases (MBBS, FRACP)
Dr Emma Tippett, Infectious Diseases (MBBS, FRACP, PhD)
Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Atkins, General Medicine (MBBS (Hons), FRACP)
Nupur completed her medical degree in 2015 and has undergone specialist training in Infectious Diseases. Having trained during the peak of the pandemic, she has valuable experience in the management of all aspects of COVID-19.
She has previously worked as a health ambassador for local newspapers and has a special interest in all facets o
Nupur completed her medical degree in 2015 and has undergone specialist training in Infectious Diseases. Having trained during the peak of the pandemic, she has valuable experience in the management of all aspects of COVID-19.
She has previously worked as a health ambassador for local newspapers and has a special interest in all facets of community health including preventative medicine, health advocacy and social determinants of health. Combined with her passion for research, quality improvement and medical education, she incorporates essential qualities of respect, integrity, and proficiency in the care she provides to her patients.
Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Atkins, General Medicine (MBBS (Hons), FRACP)
Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Atkins, General Medicine (MBBS (Hons), FRACP)
Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Atkins, General Medicine (MBBS (Hons), FRACP)
Liz completed her medical degree at Monash University in 2010 and subsequently undertook Advanced Training in General and Acute Care Medicine at Monash Health. As part of her training Liz completed rotations in a range of specialties including General Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology and Rehabilitation medicine, giving her
experience ac
Liz completed her medical degree at Monash University in 2010 and subsequently undertook Advanced Training in General and Acute Care Medicine at Monash Health. As part of her training Liz completed rotations in a range of specialties including General Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology and Rehabilitation medicine, giving her
experience across a wide range of both acute and chronic medical conditions.
Liz aims to work collaboratively with her patients to provide compassionate and holistic care.
Dr Amanda Leong, General Medicine (MBBS, FRACP)
Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Atkins, General Medicine (MBBS (Hons), FRACP)
Dr Sagun Banjade, General Medicine (MBBS, FRACP)
Amanda completed her medical degree at the University of Melbourne in 2013. She has since attained specialist recognition as a General and Acute Care Physician. She is completing further training in Renal Medicine.
During the height of the pandemic, Amanda managed COVID in a wide range of patients with complex diseases including the immuno
Amanda completed her medical degree at the University of Melbourne in 2013. She has since attained specialist recognition as a General and Acute Care Physician. She is completing further training in Renal Medicine.
During the height of the pandemic, Amanda managed COVID in a wide range of patients with complex diseases including the immunocompromised . Amanda appreciates that each patient’s journey with their long COVID recovery is different and endeavours to work with them in an individualised and holistic manner.
Dr Sagun Banjade, General Medicine (MBBS, FRACP)
Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Atkins, General Medicine (MBBS (Hons), FRACP)
Dr Sagun Banjade, General Medicine (MBBS, FRACP)
Sagun completed her medical degree at the University of Auckland in 2014. Since completing FRACP specialist training in General Medicine, she is working towards obtaining further fellowship in Obstetric Medicine in Adelaide.
Sagun is interested in understanding the disease process and its effect on psychosocial well-being and hence providing holistic care to patients recovering from long COVID.
Dr Arun Muthusamy General medicine/Oncology (MBBS, FRACP)
Dr Andrew Nguyen (BSc, MBBS, MSc, GCApEp, DTM&H, FRACP, FRSPH)
Dr Arun Muthusamy General medicine/Oncology (MBBS, FRACP)
Arun is a dual-trained general medicine physician and oncologist. He graduated from the University of Melbourne and trained at major metropolitan hospitals across Melbourne.
Arun has a keen interest in complex medical conditions and relishes supporting patients in their recovery.
Dr Su Wei Khung, Respiratory (MBBS, FRACP)
Dr Andrew Nguyen (BSc, MBBS, MSc, GCApEp, DTM&H, FRACP, FRSPH)
Dr Arun Muthusamy General medicine/Oncology (MBBS, FRACP)
After completing her medical degree in 2012, Su Wei undertook dual specialist training in General Medicine and Respiratory Medicine at major metropolitan hospitals in Melbourne.
She was involved in the care of complex COVID-19 patients in the hospital setting. She is committed to providing holistic care for her patients.
Dr Andrew Nguyen (BSc, MBBS, MSc, GCApEp, DTM&H, FRACP, FRSPH)
Dr Andrew Nguyen (BSc, MBBS, MSc, GCApEp, DTM&H, FRACP, FRSPH)
Dr Andrew Nguyen (BSc, MBBS, MSc, GCApEp, DTM&H, FRACP, FRSPH)
Andrew completed his medical degree at the Australian National University, and obtained further qualifications in epidemiology, tropical medicine and international health in the UK, having worked on disease surveillance while at the WHO in the Lao PDR.
He underwent infectious diseases training across Queensland and New South Wales during t
Andrew completed his medical degree at the Australian National University, and obtained further qualifications in epidemiology, tropical medicine and international health in the UK, having worked on disease surveillance while at the WHO in the Lao PDR.
He underwent infectious diseases training across Queensland and New South Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic and is currently pursuing additional public health training.
Andrew is interested in all aspects of COVID-19 care and has developed and delivered educational materials on COVID-19 to his peers. He aims to provide comprehensive and holistic care to patients with long COVID-19 recovery.
Dr Inca Saunders (BSc (Hons), MBBS, FAFRM)
Dr Cian Scanlon (FRACP, MBBS(Hons), BSc, ClinDipPallmed)
Dr Andrew Nguyen (BSc, MBBS, MSc, GCApEp, DTM&H, FRACP, FRSPH)
Inca completed her medical training in 2015 through the University of Wollongong and subsequently undertook specialist training in Rehabilitation Medicine, working across many metropolitan and rural hospitals in NSW. During the pandemic, Inca assisted with
Covid outbreaks in hospitals and managed the rehabilitation of
patients following the
Inca completed her medical training in 2015 through the University of Wollongong and subsequently undertook specialist training in Rehabilitation Medicine, working across many metropolitan and rural hospitals in NSW. During the pandemic, Inca assisted with
Covid outbreaks in hospitals and managed the rehabilitation of
patients following their COVID infections. Inca helps her patients to achieve the greatest possible quality of life through optimising their health, function and independence.
Dr Cian Scanlon (FRACP, MBBS(Hons), BSc, ClinDipPallmed)
Dr Cian Scanlon (FRACP, MBBS(Hons), BSc, ClinDipPallmed)
Dr Cian Scanlon (FRACP, MBBS(Hons), BSc, ClinDipPallmed)
Cian completed his university education at
Monash University and the University of
Melbourne, graduating in 2015. He subsequently completed dual specialist
training in General and Acute Care medicine and Geriatric Medicine, obtaining fellowship of the Australian college of physicians (FRACP) in 2022.
Cian has an active interest in chronic and
Cian completed his university education at
Monash University and the University of
Melbourne, graduating in 2015. He subsequently completed dual specialist
training in General and Acute Care medicine and Geriatric Medicine, obtaining fellowship of the Australian college of physicians (FRACP) in 2022.
Cian has an active interest in chronic and complex disease management and the provision individualised and tailored patient care.
Long COVID Paediatric Specialists
Dr Michelle Scoullar (MBBS, MIH, DRANZCOG, FRACP)
Dr Aveena Anantharajah (MBBS FRACP DipPallMed (Clin))
Dr Aveena Anantharajah (MBBS FRACP DipPallMed (Clin))
Michelle is a General Paediatrician, Researcher and Global Health Specialist, and is passionate about patient centred, culturally sensitive, quality care that upholds patient voice and dignity.
Michelle’s global health and research work is primarily in the Asia Pacific region and includes implementation and discovery-based research. She h
Michelle is a General Paediatrician, Researcher and Global Health Specialist, and is passionate about patient centred, culturally sensitive, quality care that upholds patient voice and dignity.
Michelle’s global health and research work is primarily in the Asia Pacific region and includes implementation and discovery-based research. She has a particular interest in improving poor newborn and infant growth, and understanding how health, nutrition, and infectious diseases in pregnancy impact on infant outcomes.
Michelle will see children and young people 17 years or younger.
Dr Aveena Anantharajah (MBBS FRACP DipPallMed (Clin))
Dr Aveena Anantharajah (MBBS FRACP DipPallMed (Clin))
Dr Aveena Anantharajah (MBBS FRACP DipPallMed (Clin))
Aveena is a respiratory and sleep paediatrician who takes pride in providing tailored, holistic and evidence-based care for patients. She completed paediatric training in Melbourne, Australia. She completed her sleep fellowship at the Melbourne Children’s Sleep Centre and has since worked in her field at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Cab
Aveena is a respiratory and sleep paediatrician who takes pride in providing tailored, holistic and evidence-based care for patients. She completed paediatric training in Melbourne, Australia. She completed her sleep fellowship at the Melbourne Children’s Sleep Centre and has since worked in her field at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Cabrini Health and Northern Hospital.
She is passionate in caring for children and adolescents with complex and chronic medical conditions. She aims to leverage her expertise to alleviate chronic symptoms of COVID-19, with the goal to help children and adolescents regain their health and quality of life.