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 both 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.
Special interest
anxiety disorders
depression
mood disorders
psychosis
general adult psychiatry
young adult psychiatry
alcohol and other drugs
ADHD
Membership and Affiliations
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)
Royal Australian College of General Practioners (RACGP)
Languages
English
Days Available
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday