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Hello, I'm Amit Patel, and my professional path in healthcare has taken me across the globe, from the bustling cities of the UK to the diverse landscapes of Australia. Holding an MBBS from UCL and an MBA from the University of Warwick, I've dedicated my career to enhancing medical practices and patient care. My journey includes serving as a General Practitioner at Symphony Healthcare Services in Taunton, and embracing leadership roles such as Medical Director at Northern Beaches GP Superclinic in Queensland, Australia. These roles have allowed me to delve into specialized areas like refugee and indigenous health, as well as occupational health in the mining and rail sectors. Educating future medical professionals at James Cook University has been a highlight of my career, offering a platform to exchange knowledge with aspiring doctors. My varied experiences, including working as a locum GP across Australia and serving as a GP Special Advisor for the Care Quality Commission in Northern England, have enriched my perspective on healthcare delivery and management. Holding certifications such as FRACGP and MRCGP, I am deeply committed to my personal and professional growth in the field of general practice. Digital footprints might bring you here using keywords like "Amit Patel Australia," "Amit Patel Leeds," or "Dr. Amit Patel Australia," which are snippets of my international career. Yet, it's the daily patient interactions and my dedication to healthcare advancement that truly encapsulate my professional essence.

Alcohol and taking control

It's the holidays, which for many people means time to relax often with a drink. Australia has lots of famous and historical associations with alcohol. Beers, wine, rum, they're all popular Australian drinks. However it is too easy to drink an unsafe amount. Government health guidance describes standard drinks and how many you should have … Continue reading Alcohol and taking control →

Amit Patel Australia Healthcare December 27, 2018 2 Minutes

Meningitis Immunisations

In this blog post I want to look at the meningitis B immunisation which is relatively new. In the last month (Dec 2018) a few times I have had parents of young children asking me about whether they should pay for the Meningitis B immunisation for their children. Just to recap, if you didn't read … Continue reading Meningitis Immunisations →

Amit Patel Australia Healthcare December 21, 2018December 23, 2018 2 Minutes

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Today I launch my Medical News & Views blog.  As a family doctor I have noticed increasing numbers of patients go online for information before coming to see me so I want to share some of my experience for anyone to read whether they are coming to see me or a … Continue reading The Journey Begins →

Amit Patel Australia Healthcare December 21, 2018March 25, 2019 1 Minute

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