Helping You Break the Cycle
Our Story
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common health concerns, especially for women. Around 150,000 Australians experience a UTI each year, and many face repeated episodes that disrupt daily life. Symptoms like pain, urgency, and discomfort can feel overwhelming — and when infections keep coming back, it’s easy to feel frustrated or stuck in a cycle.
We created The UTI Clinic because we believe patients deserve clear answers, effective treatment, and practical prevention strategies all in one place. Our team brings together nurse practitioners, infectious disease specialists, urologists and pharmacists to provide comprehensive care for both simple and complex cases.
Our Approach
Our mission is to make UTI care compassionate, proactive, and complete. Here’s how we do it:
Accurate Diagnosis - backed by lab tests and imaging, so you understand what's happening without delays
Evidence-Based Care - treatment guided by Australian Therapeutic Guidelines, tailored to individual needs
Prevention and Education - personalised plans using proven strategies beyond antibiotics
Specialist Support - expert guidance every step of the way for recurrent or complex cases
What We Offer
Integrated team approach - all your UTI care in one place
Targeted treatment plans - clear concise notes for you and your GP
Prevention programs that combine different approaches - from natural products to advanced therapies
Long-term care strategies for recurrent UTIs - ongoing support for repeat symptoms
Convenience and accessibility - easy follow-ups in person, by phone or video
Our Commitment
If you’ve been struggling with UTIs, please know you are not alone. Relief is possible, and you don’t have to navigate this on your own. We’re here to help you move forward with confidence and comfort — today and for the long term.
About Us
Meet the team dedicated to your UTI care and recovery
Dr Eric Chu, MBBS, FRACP
Our infectious disease specialist assesses and manages complex or resistant infections that contribute to recurrent or persistent UTIs. With expertise in antimicrobial stewardship and advanced therapies, he ensures treatment is safe, effective and tailored to each patient.
His focus:
Chronic or recurrent UTIs
Multi-drug resistant organisms
Complicated infections (immune suppression)
Preventative strategies and evidence-based therapies
Dr Elayne Ooi, MBBS, FRACS
Our urologist assesses structural or functional issues contributing to recurrent or complicated UTIs. With expertise in both diagnostics and surgery, she can quickly escalate care when symptoms don't respond to standard treatment.
Her focus:
Kidney stones
Urinary retention
Prostate enlargement
Diagnostics, cystoscopy and urodynamic testing
Cleofe Tejano Madryga, NP
Cleofe is an AHPRA-endorsed Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years' experience in renal nursing and chronic disease management. She provides independent assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and care coordination, with a strong focus on recurrent and complex UTIs, particularly in patients with multiple comorbidities.
Her focus:
Recurrent and complex UTIs
Nutrition, gut and metabolic function
Chronic kidney disease and co-morbid conditions
Care coordination and patient education
Esther Ho, Pharmacist
Esther Ho is a clinical pharmacist with expertise in antimicrobial optimisation and medication safety. She supports the clinic's UTI pathway by ensuring treatments are evidence-based, appropriate, and tailored to each patient's needs.
Her focus:
Antibiotic optimisation and stewardship
Resistance risk reduction
Drug interactions and medication safety
Non-antibiotic prevention strategies
Patient counselling and education
Sharon is an AHPRA-endorsed Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years' experience in urology, continence care, and sexual health. She provides independent assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and care coordination, with a strong focus on complex urological conditions across hospital, community, and primary care settings.
Her focus:
Urogynaecological and urological health
Continence management and catheter care
Sexual health and erectile dysfunction
Patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration