Dr Michael Connellan

Dr Michael Connellan is a highly regarded General Practitioner who provides comprehensive, patient-centred care to the rural community of Ararat, Australia. With a deep commitment to rural medicine, he delivers whole-of-life care, addressing complex medical needs with a reassuring and professional approach. His practice encompasses a broad range of general health services, ensuring that patients receive high-quality, accessible healthcare close to home.

Throughout his career, Dr Connellan has developed significant clinical expertise in several key areas of medicine. His primary clinical interests include anaesthetics and obstetrics, alongside general medicine. He is passionate about the diverse challenges of rural general practice, which allows him to manage complex medical conditions and perform procedural work. In addition to his clinical duties, he is deeply involved in medical education, serving as a supervisor and mentor to medical students and registrar doctors, helping to train the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Dr Connellan completed his medical training in Melbourne and Dimboola, followed by a year of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS) and has achieved several prestigious postgraduate qualifications. He 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, he holds a Diploma from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRANZCOG).