Dr Francois Pretorius

Dr. Francois Pretorius is an experienced General Practitioner with specialist skills in obstetrics, skin care, paediatrics, and emergency medicine. He began his career in South Africa, graduating with his MBBS from the University of Stellenbosch in 1997. In 2003, he moved to Australia, where he took up a partnership in a general practice in Victoria.

In 2013, Dr. Pretorius relocated to Queensland, where he worked across general practice and various hospitals, continuously building on his clinical skills. He later became the Director of Medical Services of the Central West Health Service, Medical Director of the Townsville Rural Hospitals Group, and eventually the Medical Superintendent of Charters Towers Hospital. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Pretorius has developed an extensive understanding of rural and emergency healthcare, as well as a deep commitment to patient-centered care.

Dr. Pretorius is currently accepting new patients and is a privately billing GP, which includes concession card holders.

Dr. Pretorius has been involved in clinical research focusing on rural health, emergency medicine, and paediatric care. His research interests include improving health outcomes in rural communities and enhancing emergency care protocols in remote settings. He has contributed to several public health studies in Queensland, particularly aimed at optimizing medical services in underserved regions.

• Excellence in Rural Healthcare, Queensland Medical Association – 2017

• Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Medicine, Australian Medical Association – 2020

• Leadership in Paediatric Care, Dubbo Health Network – 2021

Dr. Pretorius is passionate about advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare systems in rural Australia. He has written articles on emergency medicine, paediatrics, skin health, and women’s health, with a particular focus on rural healthcare challenges and integrated care approaches. His work emphasizes the importance of collaboration among healthcare teams, particularly in remote and rural settings, and he regularly advocates for improving accessibility to quality medical services.