Dr George Mendelson

Dr George Mendelson is a highly respected and dual-qualified Psychiatrist and Pain Medicine Specialist based in Melbourne, Australia. With a career dedicated to understanding the complex relationship between physical pain and mental health, he provides compassionate, comprehensive care to his patients. Dr Mendelson specialises in adult general psychiatry, helping individuals navigate a wide range of psychological challenges with a reassuring and evidence-based approach.

Dr Mendelson completed his medical education at the University of Melbourne, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS) in 1970. He subsequently earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Monash University. Demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of clinical practice, he is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and a Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FFPMANZCA). Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM) and has served as an Associate Professor.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr Mendelson has developed significant expertise in treating mood disorders, acute stress disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His unique dual specialisation allows him to offer specialised pain management strategies, addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of chronic pain. He is also highly regarded for his work in psychosomatic medicine and forensic psychiatry, frequently providing expert medico-legal reports and assessments.