Dr Keri Alexander, MBChB, PGDipFamMed, FRACGP, FAChAM

Clinical Lead Addiction Medicine Specialist at Austin Health

Keri has over 15 years of experience as an addiction medicine specialist, including Turning Point, and the Hamilton Centre. Keri has a background in community health and is committed to supporting GPs in managing complex patients. She has extensive experience in professional education and leadership including clinical governance and policy development. Previous roles have included Coordinator of Advanced Addiction Training at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and the Victorian Director of Addiction Training.

Keri is passionate about advocating for accessible quality healthcare for vulnerable patient populations including LGBTIQ and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, as well as those affected by family violence, homelessness, and people living with mental illness. Keri also has a special interest in patients with chronic pain with prescription opioid use disorders.