Dr Benjamin Wakefield

Consultant Psychiatrist

FRANZCP, FRACGP -RG, MPH, MBBS, BSc/BEd

Qualifications

Dr Benjamin Wakefield graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from Griffith University in 2013. He initially trained and worked as a rural General Practitioner before completing his fellowship with the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). Dr Wakefield has completed further qualifications in Public Health, Medical Administration and Clinical Leadership.

Working Experience

Dr Benjamin Wakefield has worked in a number of roles throughout his 10 years as a doctor in both private and public practice and is also currently a medical officer in the Army reserve. Having been a GP prior to his psychiatry training Dr Wakefield has worked throughout rural Queensland as both a GP and as a psychiatrist, having spent 3 years as the Medical Superintendent of Oakey Hospital.

Throughout his psychiatry training Dr Wakefield obtained a broad experience having spent significant time in child, adolescent and young adult units and is currently working towards completing his Advanced Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Affiliations & Memberships

• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)
• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)