Welcome to Dr James Smyth who will be starting at Goonellabah Medical Centre on 19 December 2024. He has recently relocated with his young family to the Northern Rivers from Sydney. James originally studied Economics at university before finding a passion to study Medicine.
James was drawn to General Practice because of the opportunity to practice ‘cradle-to-grave’ and preventative medicine. He graduated from the University of Wollongong in 2017 and during his rural placement he enjoyed a year training in Northern NSW. After hospital training, he completed his General Practice Speciality training (FRACGP) on the South Coast of NSW.
Until recently he has been living and working in Little Bay in Sydney. James enjoys all aspects of General Practice but retains a special interest in skin cancer medicine, including skin checks and minor skin cancer surgery. What he enjoys most about the job is getting to know people, families and their stories. In his spare time, you will probably find him on the golf course or chasing his two young children.
