Dr Gary Heathcote

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Dr Gary Heathcote

Dr Gary Heathcote

MBBS(Hons), BMedSci, FRACGP

Dr Gary Heathcote grew up in Hobart and studied at the University of Tasmania. He spent some time as an Army doctor with the Australian Defence Force including tours of East Timor and Afghanistan. He has interests in emergency medicine, Veterans’ health, men’s health, palliative care and aged care.

Gary sails, runs and spends time with his young family outside of work.


Specialty interest areas

  • Men’s health
  • Veteran health
  • Emergency medicine
  • Palliative care
  • Aged care

Languages spoken

  • English

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