Dr Clinton Colaco
MBBS, MMed, FRACP
11 years of experience
Westmead, 2145
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7 connections in healthcare
11 years of experience
Westmead, 2145
(+9 more)
7 connections in healthcare
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About Dr Clinton Colaco
Dr Clinton Colaco is an Infectious Diseases Physician with a specialist interest in general and acute medicine. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Bond University and went on to obtain a Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine) from the University of Sydney. He has completed physician training across Western and South-West Sydney hospitals, attaining Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of Physicians. Following, he completed a Postgraduate Fellowship in Advanced Therapeutics at Westmead Hospital, and a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene through the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Alexander von Humboldt Tropical Medicine Institute in Lima
Dr Colaco currently works as a Staff Specialist in Acute Medicine at The Canberra and North Canberra Hospitals and serves as a Visiting Medical Officer/Consultant Physician in several private facilities across the east coast of Australia. He is also Senior Clinical Lecturer with the University of Queensland and Lecturer at the University of Sydney.
He is involved in multiple local and international clinical trials and is currently undertaking a PhD in the value of telehealth medicine in an outpatient setting in regional Queensland.
Dr Colaco is available for consultation at:
- Canberra - Her Health & Aesthetics, Brindabella Centre, 5 Dann Cl, Garran, ACT, 2605
- Rockhampton - Mater Specialist Centre, Suite 7, 33 Jesse Street, Rockhampton, QLD, 4700
- Parkway San Clinic - G10, Parkway San Clinic, 172 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076
- WiSE Macquarie Park - WiSE Specialist Centre, Suite 7, Level 1, 11 Khartoum Road, Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113
- SWIFT Rouse Hill - SWIFT Emergency and Urgent Care, G38/32 Civic Way, Rouse Hill, New South Wales, 2155
- Surry Hills / Central - Wellshare, Level 1, 17 Randle Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
- Westmead Private Hospital - Suite 201, Westmead Private Hospital, Cnr Mons & Darcy Roads, Westmead NSW 2145
- Mount Druitt - DHM Specialist Centre @ Mount Druitt Central, Shop 31, 10 Zoe Place, Mt Druitt, NSW, 2770
- Campbelltown - Specialist Medical & Therapy Solutions, Suite 4A, 150 Lindesay St, Campbelltown NSW 2560
- Internal Medicine Australia - Gosford Specialist Day Hospital, Unit 1-2, 131 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford, New South Wales, 2250
- Telemedicine - Dr Colaco can review patients through Halaxy Telehealth (videocall) to enable convenient and timely consultations
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Registered with
AHPRA
No. MED0002004384
Education
Bond University
Medicine
Graduated 2015
University of Sydney
Medicine
Graduated 2020
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tropical Medicine
Graduated 2026
Qualifications
Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine), University of Sydney
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bond University
FRACP (Infectious Diseases)
Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (UAB/AvHTM)
Publications
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09 / 09 / 2024
Analysis of bacteraemia caused by group C and G Streptococcus (Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis) in Western Sydney over a 6-year period (2015–2020) - European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
Published in European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
11 / 11 / 2023
Pneumococcal bacteraemia in adults over a 10‐year period (2011–2020): a clinical and serotype analysis
Published in Internal Medicine Journal
10 / 10 / 2021
A retrospective case‐control cohort analysis of comorbidity and health expenditure in hospitalized adults diagnosed with obesity utilizing ICD‐10 diagnostic coding
Published in Clinical Obesity
01 / 01 / 2021
Fulminant Bacillus cereus food poisoning with fatal multi-organ failure
Published in BMJ Case Reports
Languages spoken
- English
Fees
New appointment
$400Follow-up appointment
$275
Locations
Westmead Private Hospital
12 Mons Rd, Westmead, Australia, 2145
Her Health and Aesthetics
Brindabella Centre, Suite 2/5 Dann Cl, Garran, Canberra, Australia, 2605
Mater Specialist Centre Rockhampton
33 Jesse Street, Rockhampton, Australia, 4700
Parkway San Clinic
172 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, Australia, 2076
WiSE Macquarie Park
Level 1, 11 Khartoum Road, Macquarie Park, Australia, 2113
SWIFT Emergency & Urgent Care
T2 G38/32 Civic Way, Rouse Hill, Australia, 2155
Wellshare Surry Hills
Level 1, 17 Randle Street, Surry Hills, Australia, 2010
DHM Specialist Centre Mount Druitt
Shop 31, 10 Zoe Place, Mt Druitt, Australia, 2770
Specialist Medical & Therapy Solutions
Ground Floor/150 Lindesay St, Campbelltown, Australia, 2560
Gosford Specialist Day Hospital
Unit 1-2/131 Henry Parry Dr, Gosford, Australia, 2250
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Dr Clinton Colaco is professional during patient interactions, always providing clear, easy to understand explanations. Patients highlight his expertise in diagnosing and treating infections, including prescribing antibiotics, and managing difficult, recurring conditions. He is described as helpful, caring, friendly, and down to earth, with many finding him easy to talk to. These positive experiences include the effective management of various infections, particularly complex healthcare-associated and immunocompromised conditions.
My recent experience was very good. Dr Colaco was clear in his communication and he answered all of my questions.
I would like to express my deep gratitude to Dr Clinton Colaco for the exceptional care throughout my treatment. From the very beginning, Dr Clinton Colaco accurately diagnosed my infection, identified the exact bacteria responsible, and provided the correct treatment regimen. Throughout the entire process, Dr Clinton Colaco monitored my condition closely, adjusted the plan when needed, and always took the time to explain every question I had with clarity, patience, and scientific detail. Thank you Dr Clinton Colaco for dedication and expertise, my recovery has been steady and reassuring. I am truly grateful for the professionalism, compassion, and commitment shown during my treatment.
This service is invaluable because you don't have to physically attend an appointment when you are feeling so unwell. All questions from myself to Doctor Colaco were explained in plain English. This online service takes the stress away from an already stressful situation. Appointments are on time and you are kept informed every step of the way. Great innovative service.
One of the best experiences I’ve ever encountered with a doctor. I sourced him from Google of all places not by referral (not my GP or medical team) and am really grateful for his expertise and insight.
Explained what I was there for and was very professional in the way that I could understand.
We were referred to Dr Clinton for an ongoing issue that was difficult to solve. He worked patiently with me, was incredibly helpful and his contact and communication was brilliant. He listened to my issues and took them seriously always following up with me. His advice and referral has hopefully resolved my recurring medical issue. I cannot recommend Dr Clinton highly enough. Thanks you.
Dr Clinton is so lovely, he definitely knows his busines ,he got me through a very scary time in hospital and after I was discharged would recommend him if you have a infection.
I wish more doctors had the same.manner and provided equal support and professional guidance
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Golden staph (MRSA) infections
“Golden staph” is the common name for Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria that lives harmlessly on the skin or in the nose of many people but can cause serious infection if it enters the body through cuts, surgical wounds, drips, or medical devices. Some strains have become resistant to many standard antibiotics; these are known as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). MRSA can cause skin and soft‑tissue infections such as boils, abscesses, and cellulitis, as well as life‑threatening infections of the lungs, heart valves, bones, joints, and bloodstream. MRSA can be acquired in hospitals or other healthcare settings, particularly in patients with recent surgery, indwelling lines, dialysis, or long antibiotic courses. It can also spread in the community, including among otherwise healthy people, through close skin‑to‑skin contact or sharing personal items like towels or razors. Warning signs include red, painful, swollen skin lesions (often mistaken for “spider bites”), pus‑filled boils, fever, or feeling generally unwell. Because MRSA is resistant to many first‑line antibiotics, using the wrong treatment can allow infection to worsen or spread. Good hygiene reduces the risk of MRSA spreading. This includes regular handwashing, covering wounds, avoiding sharing personal items, and careful cleaning of high‑touch surfaces. In hospitals, additional precautions such as screening swabs, isolation, gowns, and gloves may be used to protect vulnerable patients. If MRSA infection is suspected or confirmed, review by an Infectious Diseases Specialist is important to choose the right antibiotics, decide when drainage or surgery is needed, and plan decolonisation (for example, with special creams or washes) where appropriate to reduce future risk. You can contact us and book an appointment at https://drclintoncolaco.com.au/ T: (02) 9054 1257 F: (02) 8252 2061 E: info@drclintoncolaco.com.au
14 May 2026
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HANTAVIRUS - Dr Clinton Colaco
Hantaviruses are currently the topic of great concern worldwide with a large proportion of the 147 passengers on the cruise ship, the ‘MV Hondius’, that left Ushuaia, Argentina on April 1st being either suspected or confirmed cases of the disease.… Continue reading →
18 May 2026
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Dr Clinton Colaco's overall patient rating is 4.93 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 34 reviews.
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Dr Clinton Colaco speaks English
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Dr Clinton Colaco primarily practices at Westmead Private Hospital, located at 12 Mons Rd, Westmead, Australia, 2145
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