Dr. Gareth Davies is a distinguished Rural Generalist and a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. He graduated with a medical degree in 1995 and emigrated from New Zealand to Hervey Bay in 2008.
Professional Experience: Dr. Davies brings over 20 years of extensive medical experience to our practice. For the past 11 years, he has been working full-time with Queensland Health in the Emergency Department, where he has honed his expertise in acute and emergency care. He regularly works in both the Maryborough and Hervey Bay Emergency Departments giving back to his community.
Special Interests:
- Skin Cancer Medicine: Dr. Davies has completed a certificate in skin cancer medicine, enabling him to provide advanced diagnostics and treatments for skin cancer.
- Musculoskeletal Medicine: He has a special interest in musculoskeletal medicine, focusing on the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the muscles, bones, and joints.
Collaborative Practice: In addition to his emergency department responsibilities, Dr. Davies regularly assists private surgeons at St. Stephen’s Hospital, contributing his skills to a variety of surgical procedures and patient care initiatives. He also attends to nursing home patients and serves as a hospice doctor, providing compassionate end-of-life care.
Personal Life: Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Davies is supported by his wonderful wife and family. He is a family man with three sons who are currently attending university, and a daughter. In his spare time, he enjoys snow skiing when time permits, he has recently found time to attend the gym for his own personal health journey and spending time on the water with his family, engaging in activities that bring balance and relaxation to his demanding career.