Dr Bernie is a GP registrar with a background in adult medicine, including internal medicine, emergency medicine across adult and paediatric settings, intensive care, sexual health, and alcohol and other drug (AOD) medicine. This experience provides a strong foundation in managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
Dr Bernie takes an evidence-based, patient-centred approach to general practice, with a focus on continuity of care, preventative health, and collaborative decision-making.
Clinical interests include preventative health and screening, chronic disease management, and cardiometabolic health (including weight, lipids and metabolic syndrome), as well as mental health, sleep disorders, and sexual health. Dr Bernie provides care across the lifespan, including antenatal, paediatric, adolescent and older adult health.
The approach focuses on lifestyle and behaviour change, risk reduction, and support for complex multi-system conditions. Dr Bernie is committed to inclusive care for culturally diverse communities and LGBTQIA+ patients, and values effective care coordination alongside digital and practical tools to support patient self-management.
Additional interests include skin checks, dermatology, and musculoskeletal and sports medicine.
Outside of work, Dr Bernie enjoys family time, travel, cooking, exercise, reading, and exploring food, tea and coffee, technology, and creative pursuits
