Dr Ralph Poppenbeek

Dr Ralph Poppenbeek is a highly experienced Specialist Occupational Physician who is dedicated to promoting health, safety, and well-being within the workplace. Based in Brisbane Airport, he provides expert medical assessments and clinical guidance to help individuals and organisations navigate the complexities of occupational health. With a strong focus on supporting functional recovery and facilitating a safe return to work, Dr Poppenbeek delivers comprehensive care tailored to the unique needs of each patient and workplace environment.

His clinical practice encompasses a broad range of occupational health services, with a particular interest in managing and assessing workplace injuries, environmental exposures, and occupational diseases. Dr Poppenbeek is highly skilled in conducting detailed medical evaluations, including Independent Medical Examinations, impairment assessments, and fitness for duty evaluations. By combining a thorough occupational history with clinical insights, he assists in clarifying complex case management issues, such as distinguishing between causation and liability, to ensure fair and optimal outcomes.

Dr Poppenbeek holds a Master of Medicine and a Master of Public Health, with his postgraduate research focusing on repetitive strain injuries and back injuries. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, within the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Alongside his clinical work, Dr Poppenbeek has contributed significantly to the medical community, having served as a Lecturer in Rehabilitation, Pain Management, and Occupational Medicine, a Tutor in epidemiology, and an Honorary Examiner for professional fellowship examinations.