Dr Larissa Burke

Dr Larissa Burke is a dedicated and highly skilled General Practitioner who provides comprehensive healthcare to the community of Scone, Australia. With a deep-rooted connection to the region, she is passionate about delivering high-quality rural medicine and supporting patients across all stages of life. As a General Practitioner, Dr Burke manages a diverse range of clinical presentations, offering personalised care that addresses both acute medical needs and long-term health management.

Throughout her career, Dr Burke has gained extensive experience in both general practice and acute hospital settings. Her clinical background includes comprehensive training in emergency medicine, intensive care, and anaesthetics, which she completed during her postgraduate years in regional and metropolitan hospitals. In addition to her work in primary care, she actively supports the local healthcare system by treating patients in emergency departments, managing hospital wards, and assisting in theatre as an Anaesthetist. This broad scope of practice allows her to deliver seamless, integrated care to her patients.

Dr Burke completed her medical education at the University of Newcastle, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine. During her undergraduate studies, she expanded her clinical knowledge through international placements, researching tuberculosis in India and studying renal medicine in England. Following her university education, she completed her specialist General Practice training. Committed to medical education and leadership, she serves as a Registrar Supervisor, mentoring junior doctors, and is a member of the local Hospital Staff Council, serving as a Hospital Staff Council Representative.