Ong, Jason

Prof Jason Ong

Sexual Health Physician; Director, Melbourne Sexual Health Centre; Director, WHO Collaborating Centre on Sexual Health; Professor of Medicine, Monash University
Professor Jason Ong is an academic sexual health physician with a passion for research among marginalized populations. He has a unique combination of skills and experiences of being a clinician, health economist and epidemiologist. He focuses his research on giving a voice to the voiceless and enjoys the challenge of shining light on taboo topics, to enable better decision-making.

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Recent changes have made prescribing PrEP by any GP on the PBS without the need for special training. HIV positive people without a Medicare Card can now receive free retroviral treatment and monitoring

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A/Prof Jason Ong outlines the most relevant new recommendations to the assessment and management of sexually transmitted diseases.

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Dr Jason Ong explains the process for suspecting, identifying, treating and preventing transmission of Mpox.

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Expert Prof Jason Ong answers questions submitted by Australian GPs and healthcare professionals on the topic of Monkeypox and hepatitis.

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Professor Jason Ong presents a series of case studies on STIs.

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Syphilis is back, with cases and congenital infections rising. Professor Jason Ong shares why it’s happening, updated pregnancy screening guidelines and practical steps clinicians can take, plus new tools and prevention strategies.

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Prof Ong reviews STI trends, risks, and latest detection and treatment guidelines for GPs.

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In this Quick Case, Prof Jason Ong, Sexual Health Physician, provides practical guidance on identifying missed HPV vaccinations, counselling adolescents and adults, using national catch-up programs, and improving vaccine uptake to prevent HPV related cancers.

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Professor Jason Ong discusses what is needed to address syphilis and the apparent gaps in diagnosis and treatment.

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Upcoming Healthed Webcast

Tune in for "Gallbladder – When surgery is or is not needed" lecture

Tuesday 26th May, 7pm - 9pm AEST

Speaker

Dr David Yeo

Specialist Upper GI, Hepatobiliary and Bariatric Surgeon; Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, RPA and St George Hospitals

In this talk, surgeon, Dr David Yeo will answer these and many other real-world questions related to this common condition and provide an update on the latest recommendations for the assessment, investigation and management of gallbladder disease.