Dr Barbara Panitz

Dr Barbara Panitz is a highly dedicated General Practitioner based in Gladstone, Queensland, who is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care. With a holistic approach to healthcare, Dr Panitz believes that true wellness extends beyond the mere absence of disease. She actively works to identify the underlying environmental and lifestyle factors that influence her patients' health, utilising her strong communication skills to empower individuals to make positive, lasting changes for their well-being.

Throughout her career, Dr Panitz has developed a diverse range of clinical interests, blending traditional family medicine with specialised areas of care. She has a strong focus on women's health, fertility, and pregnancy, supporting patients from preconception through to postnatal care. Additionally, she is highly skilled in children's health and preventative medicine. Dr Panitz also offers specialised expertise in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, addressing complex concerns such as cardiovascular health, thyroid function, fatigue, insulin resistance, and gastrointestinal issues. She is also trained to perform male infant circumcisions using the Plastibell device under local anaesthetic.

Dr Panitz completed her primary medical degree, obtaining her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), reflecting her high standards of training in family medicine. Committed to expanding her clinical capabilities, she also holds an Advanced Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Furthermore, she has completed formal training to achieve a Fellowship in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine.