Dr Michelle Mulligan

Dr Michelle Mulligan is a highly regarded Specialist Anaesthetist based in Camperdown, Australia, who is dedicated to providing the highest standard of perioperative care. With a reassuring and patient-focused approach, she works closely with surgical teams to ensure that patients experience minimal discomfort and optimal safety before, during, and after their procedures. Dr Mulligan has a particular clinical interest in providing anaesthesia for orthopaedic procedures and hand surgery, tailoring her techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual patient.

Dr Mulligan completed her primary medical education at the University of Newcastle, earning her Bachelor of Medicine. She then undertook comprehensive specialist training in anaesthesia across several major teaching hospitals, qualifying as a Specialist Anaesthetist and becoming a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists in 1995. Committed to continuous professional development, she actively participates in her speciality's professional development programme. Her extensive academic qualifications also include a Master of Business Administration. Dr Mulligan holds professional memberships with the Australian Medical Association and the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, and she is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators as well as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Mulligan is a prominent leader in medical administration and clinical governance. She has held significant leadership roles, including serving as a Clinical Director for surgery and anaesthesia, and contributing as a Board Member for various healthcare and clinical excellence organisations. In recognition of her outstanding service to medicine and her significant contributions to the field of anaesthesia, she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2022. Her dual expertise in clinical anaesthesia and healthcare leadership reflects her deep commitment to improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.