Dr Benjamin Dodds

Dr Ben Dodds began practicing with Ochre Health in Scottsdale and Bridport as a Rural Generalist Registrar, which includes training in General Practice, Emergency Medicine and an advanced generalist skill.

Dr Dodds grew up in North-West Tasmania and graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2017. He trained at the University’s Rural Clinical School for the clinical years of his degree.

Dr Dodds has spent the last few years working at the North West Regional Hospital, Mersey Community Hospital, West Coast District Hospital and in General Practice in Burnie. He recently worked in Palliative Care in the North West of Tasmania, providing support to patients who have life-limiting diagnoses. He successfully completed his Clinical Diploma in Palliative Medicine whilst working with the Palliative Care Service.

Dr Dodds also works part-time at the University of Tasmania’s Launceston Clinical School teaching medical students in the final years of study. His current focus is online learning curation and clinical skills simulations.

Dr Dodds is a passionate advocate for rural medicine and improving health outcomes in rural and remote Australia.

When not working, he spends time with his fiancée Ashley and their two cats Oliver and Delilah. They also enjoy camping, cheese and a fine Tasmanian beverage.