Dr Natalie Baptista

Dr. Natalie Baptista has over 5 years of experience in General Practice. She completed her MBBS from the University of Sydney in 2018, and after graduation, Dr. Baptista moved into general practice training. She worked across various settings, gaining hands-on experience in women's health, children’s health, and family medicine.

In 2022, Dr. Baptista moved to Bathurst to pursue her training in general practice and to be closer to her family. She enjoys working in general practice and is particularly passionate about women’s health, including family planning, prenatal care, and menstrual health. She also has a keen interest in paediatrics, focusing on children's health, including growth monitoring, immunizations, and preventive care.

Dr. Baptista’s approach to general practice is patient-centered, and she emphasizes preventive care and chronic disease management. She is committed to offering a holistic approach to healthcare and is always striving to enhance her patients' well-being through regular screenings, health assessments, and early intervention strategies.

Dr. Baptista has conducted research focused on women’s health and children’s health in a general practice setting. Her research has included exploring the impact of early intervention in paediatric health and the role of preventive screenings in reducing the burden of chronic conditions like obesity and asthma in children. She has also contributed to studies that aim to improve maternal care during pregnancy and postpartum.

Dr. Baptista has collaborated on projects that investigate the mental health impact of chronic illness in children and adolescents, and how family dynamics influence overall health outcomes. Her work has been presented in several medical conferences and published in family medicine and women’s health journals

• Best GP Trainee, 2020, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

• Excellence in Paediatric Care, 2021, Australian Medical Association (AMA)

• Outstanding Contribution to Women’s Health, 2022, Australian Family Medicine Association (AFMA)

Dr. Natalie Baptista has authored multiple publications in the field of family medicine, paediatrics, and women’s health. Her research primarily focuses on preventive health and early intervention in children’s health and maternal care. She has contributed to several studies and articles about the importance of preventive screenings for both adults and children in improving long-term health outcomes.