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Dr Vanessa Manitta

MBBS(Hons) BSc FRACP FRCPA
Dr. Vanessa Manitta is a general haematologist with experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of non-malignant and malignant blood disorders as well as providing advice on abnormal haematological investigations.
Practices:
Northern Private Hospital
Address:
Level 2, Suite 4
12 Osburn Place
EPPING VIC 3076
Fax:
03 8437 4284
Services:
Haematology
Dr Vanessa Manitta

Profile

Dr. Vanessa Manitta is a general haematologist with experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of non-malignant and malignant blood disorders as well as providing advice on abnormal haematological investigations.

Dr Manitta's interests:

  • Haemostasis and thrombosis, including advice and management thrombosis, bleeding disorders, anticoagulation and thrombophilia testing
  • Perioperative anticoagulation and anaemia
  • Antenatal & Obstetric haematology, including prenatal counseling and investigation of thalassemia/haemoglobinopathy
  • Investigation of iron overload/Haemochromatosis
  • Myeloproliferative neoplasms

Dr. Vanessa Manitta is of Italian background and completed her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Medicine degree with honours at Monash University Melbourne. She completed her dual fellowship in clinical and laboratory haematology at various tertiary institutions throughout Melbourne, including The Alfred hospital, St. Vincent’s hospital and the Northern hospital. She completed her laboratory training at St John of God pathology in Geelong.

Dr. Vanessa Manitta currently practices as a consultant haematologist and obstetric haematologist /medicine physician at the Northern Hospital, Epping and is actively involved in Northern Health’s thrombosis and obstetric research units. In addition, Dr Vanessa Manitta works at Northern Health Pathology service as a laboratory haematologist reporting blood films and bone marrows.

She is passionate about teaching and is a clinical tutor for Melbourne University medical students.