Dr Peter McMillan

Dr Peter McMillan is a highly dedicated General Practitioner who provides comprehensive, patient-centred care to individuals and families within the Ballina community. With a career deeply rooted in the local region, he is committed to supporting patients of all ages, from infancy through to palliative care. Dr McMillan prides himself on delivering continuous, multi-generational family medicine, valuing the unique trust and understanding that develops through long-term patient relationships.

As a versatile General Practitioner, Dr McMillan adopts a holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on both preventative medicine and the management of complex conditions. His key areas of clinical interest include preventative health, skin cancer detection and management, and chronic disease care, with a particular focus on diabetes and cardiovascular health. He is also dedicated to supporting his patients in local nursing homes, ensuring they receive consistent and compassionate medical attention.

Dr McMillan completed his medical training with distinction, earning a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Honours. Throughout his distinguished career, he has actively contributed to the broader medical community, working within the local hospital system for a significant period to refine his clinical expertise. Additionally, he is a passionate educator who has spent many years mentoring and training the next generation of medical students and General Practice Registrars.