Dr Nola Maxfield

Dr Nola Maxfield is a dedicated and highly respected General Practitioner who provides comprehensive primary healthcare to patients in regional Victoria. With a deep commitment to rural medicine, she delivers patient-centred care that spans all stages of life. Dr Maxfield is particularly passionate about supporting her patients through complex health journeys, offering expertise in chronic disease management, preventative health, and minor clinical procedures. Her reassuring and professional approach ensures that individuals and families receive the highest standard of medical support tailored to their unique needs.

In addition to general family medicine, Dr Maxfield has developed advanced clinical skills in women's health and end-of-life care. She is highly experienced in managing terminal illnesses, providing compassionate palliative care, and assisting patients with end-of-life decision-making. As a trained practitioner in voluntary assisted dying, she offers vital, compassionate support to patients and their families during challenging times. Her holistic approach to medicine focuses on open communication, ensuring that patients are fully informed and empowered to make decisions about their healthcare.

Dr Maxfield holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and has obtained a Diploma of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She is a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Throughout her distinguished career, Dr Maxfield has been a prominent advocate for rural health, serving as the President of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia and holding leadership roles, including Board Chair, within regional health organisations. Her dedication to medical education and rural advocacy reflects her commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes for regional communities.