Dr. James Kolb

Dr. James Kolb completed his medical training in Queensland and went on to attain his Fellowship of General Practice in Sydney. With over 12 years of experience, Dr. Kolb is well-equipped to handle the diverse range of medical issues encountered in general practice.

Dr. Kolb has worked extensively in the areas of preventative health, chronic disease management, and travel medicine. He has a special interest in men’s health and sexual health, including managing HIV, PrEP, and PEP treatments. He has completed his HIV S100 prescribing course, which has allowed him to specialize in these areas of healthcare.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kolb has also completed placements in paediatrics, geriatrics, renal medicine, orthopaedic surgery, ENT surgery, and various other specialties. This breadth of experience has provided him with the knowledge and expertise to manage complex patient needs across different demographics.

Currently, Dr. Kolb is undertaking Advanced Training in Sexual Health at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, furthering his expertise in this important area of practice. He believes in shared decision-making with patients, encouraging them to take an active role in managing their health, and regularly emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle to improve patients’ well-being.

Dr. Kolb has contributed to research in the areas of chronic disease management, sexual health, and preventative health. His research focuses on improving patient outcomes through early intervention and lifestyle modification, especially in men’s health and sexual health care. He is also passionate about global health and continues to stay involved in health promotion and education programs aimed at improving access to care.

• Excellence in Chronic Disease Management – 2017

• Outstanding Contribution to Sexual Health Care – 2019

• Best GP for Preventative Health – 2020

Dr. Kolb has written several peer-reviewed articles and contributed to research on preventative health, men’s health, and chronic disease management. His work focuses on evidence-based practices in sexual health and global health, particularly the integration of HIV care and PrEP into general practice.

He has been published in various medical journals where he advocates for the use of holistic care and lifestyle medicine to address common health issues.