Professor Justin Denholm is an infectious diseases physician with extensive expertise in clinical practice, public health, and research.
He has held senior roles in academia and healthcare, including as Medical Director of the Victorian Tuberculosis Program and Professorial Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne.
His clinical and academic focus includes tuberculosis, COVID-19, and occupationally acquired infectious diseases.
Dr Denholm is an experienced medicolegal reporter, accredited since 2010 under the AMA 4th Edition Guidelines to the evaluation of permanent impairment. He is available as a WorkSafe, TAC & Wrongs Act Impairment Assessor and Joint Medical Examiner.
Qualifications
- 2002 Bachelor of Medicine, Newcastle University
- 2004 Master of Bioethics, Monash University
- 2006 HIV Short Course, Australian Society for HIV Medicine
- 2009 Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
- 2011 Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University
- 2012 Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne
- 2022 Master of Health Administration
- 2023 Associate Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
Current Positions
- Medical Director, Victorian Tuberculosis Program
- Professorial Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
- Staff Specialist, Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Member, Medical Panels Victoria
Areas of Clinical Expertise
- Infectious disease transmission, including occupationally
acquired infections such as tuberculosis, COVID-19, and Q fever. - Management and follow-up of infectious diseases in diverse clinical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and hospital-in-the-home contexts.
- Clinical focus includes emergency departments, peri-surgical units, and intensive care units for the assessment and treatment of infectious diseases.
- Integration of clinical care with academic and public health initiatives to enhance overall healthcare service delivery.