Our Doctors

M.B.B.S., D.R.A.N.Z.C.O.G., F.A.C.R.R.M.

I am interested in all aspects of General Practice. I worked in Sydney and several regional towns prior to coming to Lismore in 1987. My family and myself are very much attached to all that Lismore has to offer, including excellent education, health services and sporting facilities. A growing town amongst beautiful fertile rolling hills, rainforests, diverse rural and arts culture, and so close to a spectacular coast.

M.B.B.S

I have worked in Lismore since 1979 when I started practice with John and Poppy Rawle.

I am a keen sports person enjoying surfing , kitesurfing and running with the Ballina Club on Sunday morning in winter at Shelley beach.

I enjoy the broad range of medicine that general practice offers.

I was born in Ryde and attended Sydney University. I spent my student years at Concord Repat Hospital and my internship at Royal North Shore Hospital where Drs Townsend, Curtin and Graham were senior colleagues.

I was a keen rugby union player initially with West Ryde and then with Eastwood subdistrict sides. I trained in swimming twice daily with firstly Forbes and Ursula Carlisle at age 8 at Ryde and then Bruce McDonald at Eastwood Epping where Shane Gould was one of the squad for a short time. I also was a keen runner at school but that ability left me once I left school. I did a term mid year 1979 at Lismore Base Hospital where I met Dr Rawle so I returned to join his general practice

I planned to stay for only a short time as due to the attraction of Lennox Point, but I met my wife and stayed. All my 3 kids were born at Lismore Base Hospital as well as my 1st granddaughter.

B. MED. Dip. .R.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.R.R.M.

Drawing on his experience in providing high quality care and a foundation of long-term patient relationships, Brian believes that open communication, education and encouragement are the keys to helping patients achieve their short and long-term health goals. Through education and collaboration, he hopes to give each patient a complete view of their health so they can make informed decisions about their healthcare.
Brian has practised in Lismore since 1985 and, as an experienced family doctor with sharp diagnostic skills, is interested in family medicine, sports injury management, mental health, skin cancer diagnosis and management, and palliative care.
His other interests include the training of future doctors with an active involvement in the teaching and mentoring of junior medical staff and medical students of Sydney and Newcastle Universities. Brian is a member of the Board of Northern Rivers GP Network and is the medical officer for the FNC branch of Surf Lifesaving Australia and the doctor for NSW Country Rugby Union and Marist Brothers Rugby League Club.
Brian has fostered supportive relationships with employers and their employees. He is a Rail accredited doctor and regularly conducts pre-employment, Trucksafe and Diving medicals.
As part of Brian’s skills in obstetrics and gynaecology (RANZCOG) he is equipped to insert Implanon contraceptive rods. He is also a Visiting Medical Officer at the Lismore Base Hospital and regularly visits inpatients at St Vincent’s private hospital and Caroona Aged Care.
Brian maintains a relaxed office environment in which he takes the time to ensure that patients are fully informed and feel comfortable asking questions and participating in an open dialogue about their healthcare.

Dr Verity Griffiths graduated from medicine in 2005, completing her degree and GP training in the UK. She has been practising as a GP for 5 years and was admitted into The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2012.

Verity specialises in women's health including, Copper IUD, Mirena and Implanon procedures.

Dr Griffiths’ style of practice is best described as caring, compassionate and thorough. She loves surfing, tennis and travel. We welcome her and her family to Lismore.