Dr Nigel Woodhead

I have been practicing as a General Practitioner since 2004, with a commitment to understanding my patients and prioritizing their best interests. My approach is collaborative, emphasizing evidence-based methods whenever possible. While I have a special interest in child health, my experience spans over 20 years and encompasses care for patients of all ages and backgrounds. It has been a privilege to care for multiple generations within some families at my current practice.

Outside of work, I am married with two teenage children and a dog. I enjoy cycling (preferably on flat terrain) and occasionally dive into woodworking projects. I also have a fondness for craft beer. Born in 1973 in Scotland to Australian parents, my early years were spent in Wales, Missouri (USA), and Belgium before our family settled in Sydney in 1986. I still speak reasonable French.

I earned my medical degree from the University of Sydney in 1998. My internship and three years of residency were completed at Gosford Hospital, where I gained extensive experience across various medical specialties. My final year focused on paediatrics, including six months on the hospital ward and six months with the community paediatric team. During this time, I also completed a Diploma of Paediatrics from the University of New South Wales and Sydney Children's Hospital.

After leaving the hospital system, I moved to the North Coast of NSW for GP training in Byron Bay and Murwillumbah, earning my GP Fellowship in 2004. I spent an additional year in Murwillumbah before returning to Sydney. There, I worked at the University of Technology Sydney’s student health clinic and a small practice in Leichhardt for three years. In 2007, I joined First Ave Family Practice, where I continue to work today.