Dr Claudia Long
Port Macquarie,NSW
Summary
Knowledgeable General Practitioner with solid background in diagnosing and treating diverse medical conditions in a range of settings. Proven ability to manage patient care effectively while maintaining high standards of medical practice. Demonstrated expertise in patient consultation and diagnostic skills, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate care for patient's of all ages.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Women's Health GP
The Health Centre
12.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices, contributing to overall community wellbeing.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough and compassionate care during consultations.
- Served as a mentor to medical students and residents, providing guidance on best practices in patient care and clinical decision making.
- Collaborated with specialists for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved health outcomes.
- Managed patients presenting with a range of womens' health issues including contraception advice, menstrual pain and heavy bleeding, pregnancy related health issues, peri-menopause and menopause related symptoms.
- Performed procedures including insertion and removal of implanon and IUD.
Aesthetic Physician
Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic
07.2021 - Current
- Fostered an inviting atmosphere within the practice, ensuring every client felt welcome and comfortable during their visit.
- Maintained detailed client records, tracking treatment progress over time and adjusting recommendations as needed for optimum outcomes.
- Stayed current with industry advancements through regular participation in continuing education courses and professional conferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized aesthetic consultations and treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough pre-treatment evaluations to ensure patient candidacy for selected procedures, maximizing safety and efficacy.
- Mentored junior practitioners, sharing best practices in aesthetic medicine and fostering professional growth.
- Administered injectable treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers with precision, achieving natural-looking results.
General Practitioner
Eucalyptus Technologies
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided telehealth consultations and prescriptions for the treatment of a variety of men's health issues including sexual dysfunction and androgenic alopecia, through the online brand Pilot.
- Provided telehealth consultations and prescriptions for the treatment of obesity for male and female patients aged between 18 and 60 through the online brand's Pilot and Juniper
- Assessed patients' suitability for online care model, referring for other appropriate care as needed.
- Liaised with a team of allied health professionals to provide a multidisciplinary approach to lifestyle change and weight loss for patients receiving treatment for obesity.
Medical Educator
GP Synergy
04.2014 - 12.2022
- Developed and delivered educational material for GP Registrars working towards Fellowship of RACGP.
- Provided one on one mentoring for Registrars working towards Fellowship of RACGP.
- Assisted in developing, organising and delivering educational material to support GP Supervisors in their role helping Registrars to prepare for Fellowship.
- Developed nationally acclaimed teaching tool "Clinical Reasoning - The Game" which was presented at several conferences including General Practice Teaching and Education Conference 2019 and 2022 and Rural Medicine Australia 2022.
- Collaborated with a team of Aboriginal Cultural Educators to develop and deliver education on Culturally Appropriate care, with streams for both Registrars and Supervisors, which helped to improve care for Indigenous patients through our region and was recognised at the Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association Conference 2022.
- Collaborated with colleagues across NSW to shift teaching to online delivery during Covid pandemic and lockdown during 2020 and 2021, working to keep Registrars and Supervisors informed and supported, and ensure uninterrupted delivery of education.
General Practitioner
Mind Body Health
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures through longer appointments, providing a focus on patient education on healthy lifestyle choices to both prevent and manage chronic illness.
- Provided comprehensive, holistic care managing both mental and physical symptoms utilising CBT and hypnotherapy techniques under Focused Psychological Strategies framework.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and deliver a seamless healthcare experience.
- Stayed current on medical advancements through continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Coordinated closely with specialists regarding complex cases or necessary referrals, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and empathetic care during consultations.
Mental Health General Practitioner
Headspace National Youth Mental Health
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Diagnosed and managed mental health conditions in adolescent patients, including initial history, investigations, initiation and management of appropriate medication and referral to other mental health pratctitioners within the team as appropriate.
- Comprehensive mental health care planning for adolescent patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and deliver a seamless healthcare experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and empathetic care during consultations.
General Practitioner
Werin Aboriginal Medical Service
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Provided holistic, Culturally Appropriate medical care to Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander people in Port Macquarie
- Coordinated closely with specialists regarding complex cases or necessary referrals, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Focused on early detection of potential health issues through routine screenings and assessments, resulting in timely interventions when needed.
- Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with Aboriginal Health Workers and Clinicians to ensure appropriate communication and education.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to manage complex chronic illnesses as well as acute presentations, with the aim of reducing long term impact and rates of preventable hospitalisation.
- Grew medical team from one full-time and one part-time GP to a dynamic team including several Fellowed GPs and 3 Registrars
- Mentored medical students and supervised GP Registrars, fostering their growth as future healthcare providers, to provide Culturally Safe care to Indigenous People in their future practice.
- Stayed current on medical advancements through continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
Education
FRACGP -
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
02-2014
MB;BS - Medicine
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT12-2009
Bachelor of Nursing (with Merit) -
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-2000
Skills
- Holistic Care
- Empathetic communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Health promotion
- Relationship building
- Clinical decision making
Timeline
Women's Health GP
The Health Centre
12.2023 - Current
General Practitioner
Eucalyptus Technologies
12.2021 - 11.2023
Aesthetic Physician
Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic
07.2021 - Current
General Practitioner
Mind Body Health
01.2020 - 12.2021
Mental Health General Practitioner
Headspace National Youth Mental Health
01.2020 - 12.2021
Medical Educator
GP Synergy
04.2014 - 12.2022
General Practitioner
Werin Aboriginal Medical Service
01.2013 - 01.2020
FRACGP -
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
MB;BS - Medicine
Australian National University
Bachelor of Nursing (with Merit) -
University of Sydney
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