Dr Anthony Longhitano is a dual-trained Infectious Diseases and General Medicine specialist with a strong commitment to holistic, patient-centred care. His clinical interests include the management of complex infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients, recurrent infections including skin and urinary tract infections, care of people living with HIV, Buruli ulcer, vaccination and travel medicine, and antibiotic allergy assessment.
He was the lead author of the national Clostridioides difficile management guidelines for the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases, helping shape evidence-based standards for the treatment of C. difficile infection across Australia. In 2025, he undertook further training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where he worked with the Infectious Diseases team to further develop his expertise in infections affecting immunocompromised patients.
Dr Anthony also has a strong interest in peri-operative medicine, including pre-operative medical optimisation to improve surgical outcomes.
He has admitting rights at John Fawkner Private Hospital, Epworth Richmond, and Melbourne Private Hospital, and consults from his outpatient rooms in Coburg.
Outside of medicine, Dr Anthony speaks fluent Italian and enjoys travelling, pizza, and pasta.