Achieving better health in men by optimising gut health & nutrition

My expertise

I have been working for 14 years with patients with chronic conditions where gut health and nutrition play a key role.

Since 2006 I have had a specific interest in nutrition and gut bacteria, two interrelated fields that have seen a rapid increase in research. As of April 2024, a search on PubMed reveals significant scholarly attention: 61,268 publications on the gut microbiome, 78,964 on gut microbiota, 18,177 on diet and gut microbiota, 1672 on irritable bowel syndrome and gut microbiota. New publications are added weekly, underscoring the growing interest both within the scientific community and among the general public. This surge in publications reflects the critical impact of the interplay between nutrition and gut bacteria on our physical and mental health.

My 14 years of working with patients in these fields have given me the insights and experience necessary to navigate this complex and evolving landscape.

To further enhance my expertise and obtain academic credentials in these fields, I completed in November 2023 a postgraduate degree in Micronutrition, Diet, Prevention and Health at the University of Paris (Paris-Cité, formerly Paris-Descartes). It is one of the first universities to offer advanced education in micronutrition, how it influences our health, and the role of gut bacteria in health. The subject of my thesis was “The Impact of Alcohol on the Gut Microbiota''.

I completed my undergraduate medical training in Switzerland and obtained full medical registration in Australia in 2000.

What I Can Do:

Chronic fatigue

I frequently work with patients whose fatigue has persisted despite previous medical or other interventions. I also work with patients who have developed chronic fatigue following a viral infection. Any viral infection can lead to chronic fatigue.

Chronic gut/gastrointestinal problems

These include conditions diagnosed by a gastroenterologist and which remain troublesome despite the management which has been implemented, including the intervention of a dietitian or nutritionist:

  1. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

  2. Functional constipation or diarrhoea.

My areas of expertise are enhancing the nutritional status and gut microbiota of my patients. Whether you are looking to optimise your overall health or manage specific conditions such as fatigue and gut-related issues, I develop personalised strategies to improve your wellbeing.

Important Note

It is a mandatory prerequisite to have been assessed by a gastroenterologist and a dietitian or nutritionist prior to booking your first appointment. Some serious conditions can mimic IBS and cause chronic constipation or diarrhoea and must therefore be ruled out first. These include coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease and bowel cancer.

Optimising your health

Key elements of this work include:

  1. Enhancing energy levels and brain performance.

  2. Improving sleep and mood.

  3. Taking proactive steps to prevent the onset of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, and to reduce the future risk of cancer and autoimmune diseases.

FAQs

  • All virtual consultations will be on a 1:1 basis with Dr Rob King. Once you have booked an appointment online, details of the virtual consultation will be sent to you via email. A medical questionnaire will also be sent to you via email prior to your consultation.

    • Health Checks

    • Gut Health

    • Sexual Medicine

    • Low Libido

    • Prostate

    • Chronic Proatitis

    • Peyronie’s Disease

    • Shockware Therapy Treatment

    • Cancer Screening

    • Cardiovascular Assesment

    • Chronic Fatigue

    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

    • Other Services - please contact us.

  • No. There are many reasons why I don’t provide that service, beyond regulatory and other legal reasons.

  • We run a Virtual Clinic - so you can request a Virtual consultation from overseas and within Australia. Please note that Medicare does not provide any rebate for these consultations. Like all other appointments, please book your Virtual Consultation clicking the ‘Book A Virtual Consultation’ button below.

    The payment for these consultations is made securely via PayPal.

  • All appointments must be booked, changed or cancelled online. A reminder will also be sent to you by both email and sms the day before your appointment.

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  • No. For medical, regulatory, legal and time-management reasons, providing medical advice outside of consultation time is not possible.

  • If you are requesting a prescription for a medication that I have not previously prescribed to you, my answer is no. For medical as well as regulatory and other legal reasons, providing prescriptions outside of consultation time is not possible.

    If you are requesting a repeat prescription for a medication that I have prescribed to you in the previous 6 months, then the answer is yes. If it has been more than 6 months, then you will need to see your GP.

  • No. For medical as well as regulatory and other legal reasons, providing referrals outside of consultation time is not possible.

  • Virtual Consultations don’t have to be cold or chaotic. There are a few things you can do to ensure that they go as smoothly as possible. Here are some helpful tips:

    • During your virtual consultation, place your phone, tablet or computer on a level surface instead of holding it while speaking to your provider. Make sure your provider can see your face and your upper chest. Unless you’re really feeling poorly, try to stay upright and seated during your visit and don’t move from one room to another. This will allow the provider to evaluate you the same way as they do in the office.

    • Similar to taking photos, make sure that the light source in the room is to the side or above and not behind you. It’s difficult to see patients when they are sitting in front of a window with the shades open.

    • Avoid having virtual appointments in a room with background noise, such as in a kitchen, or with a pet nearby. If possible, have someone else care for young children or animals in another room so you and your provider can focus on your visit.

  • During your virtual appointment, your healthcare provider will ask about your concerns and symptoms. They might do a visual exam, and look you over for rashes or other physical abnormalities. Sometimes, your provider may recommend that you make an appointment for an in-person test or exam. But in many cases, virtual visits are all you need to address less pressing health concerns.

Now taking virtual appointments - so you can talk to your medical provider in the comfort of your home.