Dr Adele van der Merwe

Dr Adele van der Merwe is a dedicated and highly skilled General Practitioner who provides comprehensive, patient-centred care to the community of Maryborough, Australia. With a compassionate and reassuring approach, she supports patients of all ages through various stages of life. As a General Practitioner, she is committed to delivering holistic healthcare, ensuring that each individual receives personalised attention tailored to their unique medical needs.

Throughout her career, Dr van der Merwe has developed a diverse range of clinical interests. She specialises in women's health, adolescent health, and mental health, offering a supportive environment for patients navigating these complex areas. Additionally, she has a strong focus on anaesthetics and medical education, contributing her expertise to the training of future healthcare professionals. Her dedication to rural medicine was highlighted when she was honoured as the Rural Registrar of the Year by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, reflecting her commitment to providing outstanding care even during challenging community crises.

Dr van der Merwe holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) alongside a Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc (Hons)). She is a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) and holds a Joint Consultative Committee on Anaesthesia (JCCA) credential. Her extensive training and professional memberships underscore her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and safety in rural general practice.