Dr Burcu Isler — Infectious Diseases Physician, Gold Coast

Dr Burcu Isler is an infectious diseases physician with extensive experience managing infection in both Australia and Europe. She consults from the Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast Specialist Suites in Southport and accepts referrals for adult patients requiring specialist outpatient care.

Background and training

Dr Isler completed her PhD in antimicrobial resistance at The University of Queensland, where she holds an academic appointment, and she also holds an appointment at Griffith University. Her clinical training spans hospitals in Australia and Europe, which gives her a broad view of how resistant organisms behave and of how treatment practice differs between health systems.

Special interests

Antibiotic-resistant bloodstream infections. Prosthetic device and implant infection. Complex and recurrent infection in adults. Antimicrobial stewardship and the safe use of antibiotics.

Research and appointments

Dr Isler was recently awarded a Queensland Health Research Fellowship for her work on bloodstream infections. She sits on the executive committee of the ESCMID Study Group for Bloodstream Infections, Endocarditis and Sepsis, and holds academic appointments at The University of Queensland and Griffith University.

Consulting times

Outpatient clinic: Thursdays, 8.30am to 12.00pm, at the Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast Specialist Suites, Ground Floor, 14 Hill Street, Southport QLD 4215.

Referrals

A current referral addressed to our rooms, or to Dr Isler by name, is required before an appointment can be arranged. To arrange an appointment or to discuss an urgent referral, please phone our rooms on 07 5530 0770.