Dr Caroline is one of Australia's most respected and well-known media doctors. She is currently the host of the ABC TV health series “Ask the Doctor and is a regular presenter on the documentary series of ABC TV Catalyst and is an expert in the areas of lifestyle medicine, stress management, prevention and wellness.
media
Dr Caroline West has and extensive background in TV, Print and online health journalism. Her TV presenting and producing credits include Ask The Doctor, Catalyst, The Drum, Beyond Tomorrow (enjoyed by a global audience through the Discovery Channel), Good Medicine, Beyond 2000, 60 minutes, Sex/Life, Living Longer, Everybody, George Negus Tonight, Guide to the Good Life, Presenter of the Rural Health Channel, Mornings, Today Extra and The Project. Using her knowledge of health and fitness she has also presented several ABC TV specials.
As a health journalist she has been a regular columnist for the Sun Herald, Good Medicine and ninemsn. For more than 18 years she has been the expert GP for ninemsn.
Dr Caroline is passionate about wellness and
remains committed to the latest developments in
lifestyle medicine believing that prevention
is the key for better health.
She aims not only to
inform but inspire, always
encouraging her clients and audience
to put their knowledge into action.
Her areas of expertise include:
Healthy lifestyle
Stress management
Better sleep
Nutrition
Weight management
Happiness
Positive psychology.
Corporate clients have included:
RTA
Johnson and Johnson
CSIRO
Australia Post
KPMG
medical practice
Dr Caroline West holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of NSW.
On graduation , she was awarded the university prize for most outstanding achievement in community medicine.
Dr Caroline West has undertaken extensive post graduate training in the areas of lifestyle and preventative medicine, nutrition, weight management and counselling/ psychology.
Dr Caroline is the Past President of the Australian Lifestyle Medicine Association. She has a background as a consultant lecturer through the University of Southern Cross, school of Lifestyle Medicine and Health Promotion. Dr Caroline West has attained her fellowship in Lifestyle Medicine / Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr Caroline has designed and presented RACGP (Royal Australian College of GPs) accredited courses on stress management and healthy lifestyles/self care for health professionals. She currently runs wellness programs and retreats for medical doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
Dr Caroline West works as a GP in private practice.
Her areas of expertise include
Wellness for health professionals
Stress management
Fitness
Nutrition
Weight management
Healthy sleep
Stop smoking
Counselling
Mental Health