Dr John Reginald Smart

Dr John Reginald Smart is a highly dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner who provides comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. With a career that spans traditional country practice to urban family medicine, he is deeply committed to supporting the health and well-being of young families and older individuals alike. Dr Smart is known for his reassuring and professional approach, ensuring that every patient receives personalised and evidence-based care.

Dr Smart obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Sydney. Following his primary medical degree, he undertook specialised training in paediatrics at a children's hospital in Camperdown, as well as training in obstetrics in Newcastle. Demonstrating a strong commitment to clinical excellence, he holds two postgraduate fellowships: a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and a Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine (FAChAM).

Throughout his career, Dr Smart has made significant contributions to the medical community, with his research published in prestigious international journals, including The Lancet, The Medical Journal of Australia, and the European Journal of Gastroenterology. His broad clinical interests encompass children's medicine, antenatal care, travel medicine, and the management of depression and anxiety. Additionally, Dr Smart is an acknowledged expert in the assessment and treatment of Hepatitis C within the general practice setting, offering vital support and specialised care to his patients.