Dr Richard James

Dr Richard James is a dedicated and highly skilled General Practitioner who is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care. With a reassuring and professional approach, he focuses on supporting his patients to achieve and maintain optimal health through preventative medicine and active lifestyle management. He believes in working collaboratively with individuals, encouraging them to take an active role in their own well-being.

Dr James obtained his medical degree from Edinburgh University in 1996 and went on to complete his General Practitioner training in the Borders of Scotland in 2000. After relocating to Australia, he gained extensive experience working within public hospitals, focusing predominantly on accident and emergency medicine alongside general medicine. He successfully completed his examinations to become a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and was honoured with the Mary Mahoney Prize in 2005.

In his daily practice, Dr James manages a diverse range of medical conditions with particular clinical interest in cardiology, respiratory medicine, diabetes management, dermatology, and paediatrics. He is highly proficient in performing comprehensive skin checks and conducting skin cancer removals. Dedicated to delivering high-quality primary care, he ensures that patients receive thorough assessments and, when necessary, coordinates seamless referrals to other medical Specialists for highly specialised gynaecological or psychiatric care.