Dr Duncan MacKinnon

Dr Duncan MacKinnon is a highly respected and dedicated General Practitioner who is deeply committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care. As a compassionate medical professional, he focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare tailored to the unique needs of his community. Dr MacKinnon has a strong interest in rural medicine, where he works tirelessly to support patients through various health challenges, ensuring they receive continuous and reassuring care. His dedication to general practice has been widely recognised, culminating in prestigious accolades such as being named the national General Practitioner of the Year by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

In addition to his core role as a General Practitioner, Dr MacKinnon possesses specialised expertise as a GP Anaesthetist and serves as a Visiting Medical Officer and GP Liaison Officer. His clinical interests are diverse, spanning rural practice, anaesthetics, chronic pain management, and sustainable primary care. He is also a passionate advocate for youth health, having devised an innovative, nurse-led clinic model designed to improve healthcare access for teenagers. Through his multifaceted clinical work, Dr MacKinnon strives to foster a supportive and kind environment, helping patients navigate their healthcare journeys with confidence.

Dr MacKinnon holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) in the United Kingdom. Beyond his clinical practice, he is actively involved in medical education and research, serving as a Senior Lecturer at a rural clinical school. In this academic capacity, he mentors the next generation of medical professionals and regularly participates in primary care research to help shape the future of sustainable healthcare delivery.