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Location: Tasmania – Hobart
Professional Affiliations: Clinical lecturer in the University of Tasmania
Brief Bio:
Dr Gurgius is a Pain Medicine Specialist, currently based in Tasmania.
Dr Gurgius obtained his primary medical degree from the University of Alexandria in Egypt. He then completed the Australian Medical Council Certificate. He subsequently obtained the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, followed by the Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice. He lately obtained the Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine/ANZCA.
Dr Gurgius had undertaken additional training in Addiction Medicine. Additionally, Dr Gurgius has a specialist interest in the use of Medical Laser and Acupuncture in Pain Management.
Dr Gurgius did medical training in emergency medicine, mental health, rural general practice, pain medicine and addiction medicine in Australia. As such, Dr Gurgius is well qualified to provide a holistic care to his patients.
Dr Gurgius is happy to work with General Practitioners and other health professionals to manage complex pain presentations and comorbidities. Dr Gurgius can also offer Telehealth Consultations, together with the treating GP, as part of a team care arrangement.
Dr Gurgius is a current clinical lecturer in the University of Tasmania. He is also an examiner in the Australian Medical Council, the RACGP and Deakin University Medical School.
Consults both with polio survivors and with other health practitioners: Yes
Consults with other health practitioners but not directly with clients/patients: No
Position Title: Specialist Pain Medicine Physician
Workplace Name: St Helen's Hospital Consulting Rooms
Workplace Address: 186 Macquarie Street , Hobart Tasmania 7000
Landline Phone: 03 6221 6585
Fax: 03 6221 6586
Mobile Phone:
Email Address: [email protected]
Doctor’s Referral Required: Yes
Days of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Operating Hours:
Wheelchair-Accessible Workplace: Yes
Consultation Options: Face-to-Face, Telemedicine, Skype, Other
Home Visits: No
After-Hours Service: No
Fees: Private Billing, Private Health Insurance, Health Care Card, Pension Card, DVA Card, NDIS, Workcover
Any Additional Practice Information:
Participated in a Post-Polio Clinical Practice Workshop
Any Additional Experience Details:
Neuromuscular Conditions