Dr Michael Krasovitsky is a medical oncologist specialising in the care of older individuals with cancer, as well as the management of breast, lung, liver and thyroid cancers. He has a keen interest in the supportive care of individuals receiving cancer therapies.

Dr Krasovitsky prides himself on the holistic management of individuals with cancer. He provides comprehensive, evidence-based and compassionate care to those affected by cancer, and will walk with you hand-in-hand throughout your cancer journey. His expertise in the management of individuals over the age of sixty-five allows him to optimise treatments that respect all aspects of a patient’s life.

Expertise.

The comprehensive and respectful management of older individuals with cancer.

Breast cancers, including cancers that have spread to other parts of the body.

Lung cancers, including cancers treated with intravenous and tablet medicine.

Liver cancers, and liver conditions associated with cancer, including cirrhosis.

Thyroid cancers that have spread to other parts of the body, including the brain.

The holistic and nuanced management of individuals experiencing side effects from their cancer treatment, or complex symptoms from their cancer (supportive care).

Teaching.

Executive Positions.

Research.

Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP.)

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (Honour 1) (Graham Wilkinson Prize for Dux of Medicine). Australian National University.

Masters of International Public Health (MIPH) (Distinction). University of New South Wales.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Languages) (Honours 1). University of Sydney.

Diploma of Child Health (Cancer) (DCH) (Distinction). University of Sydney.

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trial Design. Johns Hopkins University.

Qualifications.

Conjoint Senior Lecturer, St Vincent’s Hospital Clinical School & St George Hospital Clinical School, University of New South Wales.

Convenor of Oncology & Palliative Care program, St Vincent’s Clinical School, University of New South Wales.

Convenor of Oncology program, Notre Dame University.

Chair, Geriatric Oncology Emerging Experts & Researchers Group.

Executive member, Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Geriatric Oncology Committee.

Executive member, Young SIOG.

Chair, Safe Administration of Anti-Cancer Therapies, St Vincent’s Hospital.

Medical Representative, Supportive Care in Cancer Committee, St Vincent’s Hospital.

Dr Krasovitsky’s research primarily focusses on:

Frailty in older individuals with cancer.

Ageism in cancer care.

Literacy and illiteracy amongst patients with cancer.

Cachexia management.

Management of liver cancers.

Appointments.

The Kinghorn Cancer Centre, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Darlinghurst.

Phone: (02) 9355 5655

Fax: (02) 9355 5602

Email: moncadmin@svha.org.au

St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Darlinghurst.