Dr Nixon Tan

Dr Nixon Tan (MD, BBiomedSci, FRACGP) completed his Bachelor of Biomedical Science before obtaining his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Melbourne in 2019. During medical school, he undertook infectious diseases research at Austin Hospital, contributing to published research on antibiotic allergy.

Following graduation, Dr Tan returned to Singapore to fulfil a scholarship commitment, working at the National University Hospital and KK Women's and Children's Hospital. He later returned to Queensland, where he completed extensive training across tertiary and rural hospitals, including Greenslopes Private Hospital, Logan Hospital, Goondiwindi Hospital, and Kingaroy Hospital.

His hospital experience includes adult and paediatric emergency medicine, general medicine, general surgery, geriatrics, rehabilitation, oncology, palliative care, cardiology, and coronary care, providing him with a broad foundation in comprehensive patient care.

Dr Tan is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). He enjoys all aspects of general practice and has particular interests in men's health, chronic disease management, weight management, cardiovascular health, and iron infusion therapy.

Dr Tan believes that quality healthcare begins with listening. He is committed to providing compassionate, thorough, evidence-based care while building long-term relationships with his patients. His approach focuses on preventive healthcare, shared decision-making, and helping patients achieve better long-term health outcomes.

Dr Tan is fluent in both English and Mandarin. Before pursuing medicine, he completed two years of military service in Singapore. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking, staying active at the gym, and spending time with family and friends over board games.

Please note: Dr Tan does not provide routine skin cancer checks or skin cancer procedures.