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Dr. Jacqueline Wilson

Dr Jacqueline Wilson is a general practitioner who graduated from Bond University and is a fellow of the RACGP. She recently worked locally as a GP in Murwillumbah, as well as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at both Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah Hospitals. 

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Her interests are in women's health, menopause, and chronic disease management. Whist she was training at Tweed Hospital, she did a 6-month Urology rotation which has given her particular skills in all aspects of men's health, from erectile dysfunction to prostate cancer.

Biography

Prior to her medical training, she completed a Diploma in Professional Counselling with the Australian Society of Professional Counsellors, with a particular focus on anxiety and depression in both adolescents and adults.

 

Dr Wilson is a mother of two children who attend local school and university and has been a long standing member of the community. Her hobbies include music, fine dining and karaoke. She is also a member of 'Voiceweavers', a local Acapella choir in Tweed Heads.

She enjoys living at Kingscliff with her family and her two cavoodles Simba and Zorro.

Qualifications

Jacqui's list of qualifications include:

  • Fellowship in General Practice (RACGP)

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Bond University

  • Diploma in Professional Counselling - Australian Society of Professional Counsellors

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Special Interests

  • Women's health - Dr Wilson has a strong interest in all aspects of women's health.  She has extensive knowledge in contraception, antenatal,  menstrual problems and menopausal issues.  

 

  • Men's Health - having completed 6 months training in urology at The Tweed Hospital she is confident in managing a wide range of men's health issues, ranging from erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, and prostate cancer.  

 

  • Chronic Disease - Dr Wilson has a vast knowledge of chronic disease management, ranging from type 2 diabetes, Ischemic Heart disease, Chronic kidney disease and respiratory conditions.  She was fortunate to be offered the position of a medical registrar at The Tweed Hospital completing a 6 month term in renal medicine including the dialysis unit.  Having worked as a Visiting Medical Officer at Murwillumbah Hospital for 2 years enabled her to attain further skills in managing complex medical issues.  

 

  • Mental Health - having completed a diploma in professional counselling in 2009 has put her in good stead in all aspects of mental health, in particular depression/anxiety.  Due to the recent impact of COVID and local flooding she has seen an increase in mental health issues.  She believes that building resilience and working on self-esteem in younger patients is of vital importance as they progress into adulthood.  

 

  • Holistic approach - Dr Wilson believes that medicine is not just about "treating the disease" but about looking at the person as a whole.  She also believes in making decisions about health together with the patient as well as adopting an evidence-based approach for the best outcome.  

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