Dr Joan Penny (GP)
- Name
- Dr Joan Elizabeth Penny
- Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery 1987
- PhD QLD
- Occupation
- General Practitioner (GP)
- Gender
- Female
- Medical Specialties
- General Practice
Joan obtained he medical degree from the University of Queensland in 1987, having previously obtained a Bachelor of Science and a degree of Doctor of Philosophy while working for some years in the field of medical research.
Joan undertook further studies in Family Medicine, and has obtained qualifications in Acupuncture and a certificate in Sexual and reproductive Health. She has worked as a GP in a number of locations as well as in areas of Aboriginal health, aged care and palliative care.
Her clinical interests within Women's Health include, contraception, pre- pregnancy and antenatal care, infertility issues and peri and menopausal management, as well as holistic preventative care throughout the life cycle.She advocates a patient-centred approach, and as such has a special interest in patient education - to allow patients to be a partner in the management of their health needs. Joan has also interests in mental health issues and the application of Acupuncture to musculo-skeletal conditions where appropriate.
Her other interests include music therapy, and following new developemnts in medical research. She derives a lot of pleasure from working in such a pleasant and supportive environment - where both staff and doctors are committed to helping patients healthy balanced lives.
- Affiliated Clinics
- Healthy Women Medical Centre
Practice Locations
QLD
- Healthy Women Medical Centre
- Address
- Lantos Place Building
Suite 1E&1F 49 Station Road
Indooroopilly QLD 4068
Australia
- Phone
- 07 3720 2622
- Fax
- 07 3720 2633
