Dr John Dearin

Dr John Dearin is a highly respected and dedicated General Practitioner who provides comprehensive, patient-centred care to the community of Lithgow, Australia. With a deep passion for rural medicine, he has established himself as a cornerstone of local healthcare, delivering reassuring and professional medical services. His outstanding contributions to medicine and community health have been widely recognised, culminating in his appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2023 Australia Day Honours. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Dearin serves as an Associate Professor and the Head of the Lithgow Clinical School for the University of Notre Dame Australia, where he helps shape the future of the medical profession.

Dr Dearin completed his medical training at the University of New South Wales, where he earned both a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and a Bachelor of Science (Medicine) with Honours. Committed to continuous professional development, he went on to obtain a Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, a Diploma in Medical Rehabilitation from the Royal College of Physicians London, and a Master of Bioethics from the University of Technology Sydney. He also holds an Associate in Theology. Dr Dearin is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, reflecting his high standards of clinical excellence and expertise in rural healthcare.

As an experienced General Practitioner, Dr Dearin offers a broad range of medical services tailored to patients of all ages. His clinical interests are diverse, spanning family medicine, comprehensive mature-aged healthcare, and medical rehabilitation. He is particularly skilled in managing chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and weight management, as well as providing dedicated pain management and palliative care. Dr Dearin also performs thorough skin cancer checks, utilising advanced diagnostic equipment to conduct onsite biopsies and removals. His holistic approach ensures that every patient receives personalised, compassionate, and evidence-based care.