Dr Kathryn Patchett (Immunology and Allergy Specialist)
- Name
- Dr Kathryn Lorraine Patchett
- Qualifications
- MBChB University of Otago 1996
- Occupation
- Immunologist (Pathology)
- Immunology and Allergy Specialist
- Gender
- Female
- Medical Specialties
- Immunology (Pathology)
- Immunology and Allergy
- Links
- http://www.allergynewcastle.com.au/
- Phone
- 02 4920 9002
Dr Kathryn Patchett was born in Wellington and studied medicine at the University of Otago, graduating in 1996 (MB.ChB). Her interest in allergic disease dates back to this time when as a medical student she completed a thesis ‘Cat allergen (Fel d 1) in Wellington’, and was awarded at BMedSci (1996) with distinction.
Following graduation Dr Patchett trained in various hospitals in New Zealand prior to commencing her specialist training in Immunology, Allergy and Immunopathology at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. In 2006 Dr Patchett completed a fellowship year in Perth gaining experience at Princess Margaret Children’s and Fremantle Hospitals. Following a period of maternity leave she was awarded dual fellowships of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) in 2008.
Dr Patchett specialises in all aspects of allergic and immune based diseases and has a special interest in allergy (adult and paediatric) and primary immunodeficiency.
- Hospital Affiliations
- John Hunter Hospital
- Affiliated Clinics
- Newcastle Allergy Immunology Service
Practice Locations
NSW
- Newcastle Allergy Immunology Service
- Address
- Suite 4B 250 Pacific Highway
Charlestown NSW 2290
- Phone
- 02 4920 9002
- Fax
- 02 4920 8005
