Dr John Houston

Dr John Houston is a dedicated and highly experienced General Practitioner who provides comprehensive primary care services. He divides his clinical time between Sydney and the historic town of Beechworth, where he serves the local community as a visiting General Practitioner. With a career deeply rooted in both metropolitan and rural medicine, Dr Houston is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. His diverse background includes providing vital medical services with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Broken Hill, as well as managing large-scale medical practices.

As a versatile General Practitioner, Dr Houston focuses on holistic family medicine, ensuring that patients of all ages receive thorough and compassionate care. His clinical interests encompass chronic disease management, occupational health, urgent care, and procedural care. He has also contributed significantly to the broader medical community, serving as the Chair of the Working Group on Urgent Care Clinics for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. His approach combines clinical excellence with a reassuring manner, helping patients navigate their health journeys with confidence.

Dr Houston completed his medical training at the University of New South Wales, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1983. He is a registered General Practitioner in Australia and maintains active involvement in professional medical organisations. Throughout his career, he has held prominent leadership roles, including serving as a Chief Clinical Officer, where he oversaw clinical standards, recruitment, and education for a vast network of healthcare practitioners. He has also contributed to the education of future doctors as an academic conjoint.