Dr Laura Carter

Dr Laura Carter is a dedicated General Practitioner and Rural Generalist who provides comprehensive primary care to patients in regional Australia. With a strong commitment to community health, she delivers patient-centred care that addresses both acute and chronic medical needs. Dr Carter is passionate about supporting her patients to live well, adopting a holistic approach that integrates physical health with overall well-being. Her clinical practice encompasses a broad range of family medicine, with a particular focus on delivering high-quality healthcare in rural settings.

As a versatile General Practitioner, Dr Carter has developed several key areas of clinical interest, including Paediatrics, Women's Health, and Anaesthetics. She is highly skilled in managing whole-body mental health and provides specialised mental health consultations, having completed Advanced GP Mental Health Training. Her interest in integrative health is further supported by her extensive studies with the Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) and the Institute of Functional Medicine. This diverse expertise allows her to offer tailored treatment plans that address complex health concerns, from childhood development and women's wellness to nutritional support and mental health management.

Dr Carter's medical training is reflected in her diverse qualifications and professional affiliations. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) alongside a Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc (Hons)). Demonstrating her commitment to rural medicine and high standards of practice, she is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM). Additionally, she holds credentials from the Joint Consultative Committee on Anaesthesia (JCCA) and possesses a Diploma of Rural General Practice Anaesthesia (DRGA), highlighting her advanced skills in rural anaesthetics.