Specialist GP ADHD Care

Dr Meg McKeown is an experienced General Practitioner who has lived and worked in Antarctica with the Australian Antarctic Program. After serving as Expedition Medical Officer at Macquarie Island Station, Dr McKeown spent another 12 months at Davis Station, delivering comprehensive healthcare within isolated, challenging environments. Her Antarctic roles included providing emergency care, supporting team wellbeing, and maintaining health services for expeditioners in extreme and rapidly changing conditions. These experiences have deepened Dr McKeown’s expertise in remote, resourceful medicine and fostered a strong commitment to resilience, teamwork, and adaptability—skills she brings to supporting patients with ADHD in Tasmania, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia.

Dr Meg McKeown is a Specialist General Practitioner and Rural Generalist with advanced qualifications in general practice, emergency, remote, and lifestyle medicine. She holds credentials including Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), and additional fellow‑level qualifications in Tropical Medicine (FFTM), Expedition and Wilderness Medicine (FFEW), and Lifestyle Medicine (FASLM).

In addition, Dr McKeown is a Full Member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA) and a member of the RACGP Specific Interests ADHD, ASD, and Neurodiversity group. Her extensive expertise in ADHD, neurodiversity, and holistic, evidence‑based care makes her a trusted choice for those seeking an ADHD GP. Dr McKeown is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of her patients through her specialised knowledge.

Dr Meg McKeown began her professional journey as a veterinarian, earning both Bachelor and Master degrees in Veterinary Science. She developed expertise across clinical practice in a variety of settings, which has proven invaluable in her role as an ADHD GP. This unique foundation informed her approach as she transitioned to human medicine, providing her with a deep understanding of biology, complex diagnostics, and the importance of holistic care. Her diverse career—spanning veterinary and general practice, remote and extreme environments, and now focusing on ADHD and neurodiversity—brings a distinct perspective and breadth of knowledge to her work with patients, including those seeking a Tasmanian ADHD GP. Additionally, she remains registered as a veterinary surgeon in Tasmania.