Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) has announced that Dr Patrick Kinsella, recently named Victorian GP of the Year, has now achieved the remarkable honour of being named National GP of the Year at the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Awards in Perth.
This prestigious accolade celebrates Dr Kinsella’s exceptional contributions to general practice and his unwavering commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of his community, particularly the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust community, over an extraordinary 40 year career.
Reflecting on his career and this new honour, he remarked, “I am very honoured to receive this but also very humbled because I know many excellent GPs who I feel are equally or more deserving of it.”
Describing general practice as “a wonderful career,” Dr Kinsella has practised in both urban and rural settings.
He has found working in more remote areas especially rewarding and has actively worked to attract more GPs to East Gippsland to ensure the community has access to quality healthcare.
GLCH chief executive officer Anne-Maree Kaser commended Dr Kinsella.
“This recognition as both Victorian and National GP of the Year reflects Patrick’s unwavering dedication to his patients and his community,” Ms Kaser said.
“His compassion, expertise, and commitment are truly inspiring, and we are honoured to have him on our team.”
From being honoured as Victorian GP of the Year to achieving the highest national recognition in general practice, Dr Kinsella’s accomplishments highlight the impact of a lifetime dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes in regional Australia.
Gippsland Lakes Complete Health congratulates Dr Patrick Kinsella on this extraordinary achievement and celebrates his ongoing contributions to the health and wellbeing of the East Gippsland community.
