Dr Anthony Michaelson

Dr Anthony Michaelson is a highly dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner who provides comprehensive primary healthcare to patients. With an extensive career in community medicine, Dr Michaelson has established himself as a reassuring and trusted figure. He is committed to delivering holistic, patient-centred care, ensuring that individuals and families receive the support they need to manage their physical and mental well-being.

In addition to his work in general medicine, Dr Michaelson is widely recognised for his significant contributions to addiction medicine and public health. He has been instrumental in developing and co-ordinating community-based alcohol and drug use prevention programmes, including establishing a long-running methadone programme. His dedication to supporting vulnerable populations is further demonstrated by his past service as a Crisis Response Doctor, working alongside law enforcement to provide critical medical assistance during emergencies.

Dr Michaelson's outstanding service to medicine and the community has been formally recognised with the prestigious Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). As a prominent member of the medical community, he was a Founding Board Member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Alcohol and Other Drugs Committee. He also maintains active membership within the RACGP Specific Interests Addiction Medicine network, ensuring his clinical practice remains at the forefront of developments in this vital field.