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GPs recognised on the 2019 Australia Day Honours List
GPs from all over the country were recognised for their contributions to their patients, communities and profession.
This year’s GPs were also recognised for their work outside of the consulting room.
‘I congratulate all of the GPs honoured on Australia Day,’ RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon told newsGP. ‘Their inclusion in the 2019 Australia Day honours is the culmination of decades of support for their patients and communities.
‘Each of these doctors represents the best of Australian healthcare and is the perfect example of the positive impact specialist GPs have on our community.’
The GPs honoured include:
- Dr Robert Marr OAM
- Dr Robert Wight OAM
- Emeritus Professor John Murtagh AO
- Professor Sarah Strasser AM
- Professor Neil Spike AM
- Dr Adrian Allen OAM
- Dr Eleanor Chew OAM
- Dr Peter Marendy OAM
- Dr Phillip Brownlie OAM
- Dr Stephen Howle OAM
- Dr Gregory Thompson OAM
- Dr John Menzies OAM
- Dr Craig Hassed OAM
- Dr Michael Bourke OAM
- Dr Peter Davidson OAM
- Dr Venny Armanno OAM
- Dr Ahmad Alrubaie OAM
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