Dr Zac Turner

Dr Zac professional interests within medicine include orthopaedics, plastics and reconstructive surgery as well as sports and cosmetic medicine. However over the past couple of years I have been pursuing several entrepreneurial activities including business and medical apps, cosmetic clinics, consulting in risk and adverse event management.

Initially studied Biomedical Science and Nursing in QLD and then completed Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at University of Sydney and is also an officer of the Royal Australian Navy. After finishing medicine I completed my internship in Gosford hospital with terms in surgery, medicine and emergency.

Having grown up in a large family in several rural settings before moving to Sydney. During this time I volunteered abroad in many areas of need including Arnhem Land, Philippines, Cambodia and the Congo. I have represented Australia in basketball and beach volleyball and has also performed lead roles in several musicals, plays and stage productions, and is currently producing a documentary.

At the age of sixteen, Zac completed high school and began his eleven year university journey where he successfully gained four health and medical degrees, including; a Bachelor of Medicine, and a Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Sydney, a Bachelor of Nursing at Central Queensland University, and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Dr Zac couldn’t stay away from the books for long, and is now currently studying a PHD Doctorate at UNSW in Biomedical Engineering.

This passion for health and science was realised at a young age for Zac, growing up in Rural Queensland, he enjoyed volunteering for humanitarian causes in areas of need, including Arnhem Land, the Philippines, Cambodia, and the Congo, which later inspired him to join the Australian Royal Navy as a medical officer.

His passion for health and vitality led him to create his own business, Concierge Doctors, a telehealth service focusing on preventative health and body optimisation. This company has given Dr Zac a space to create bespoke and targeted medical treatments, coinciding with his proactive preventative approach to medicine. This allows his patients to better optimise their health, regardless of where they live.

Dr Zac is resident doctor on channel 9’s Morning show and proud medical director of several bespoke holistic health, anti-ageing and preventative medicine clinics around Australia that focus on tried and tested treatments that produce effective, safe and long-term results.

Dr Zac wants to inspire every Australian to take control of their health and wellness, and through his weekly ‘Ask Dr Zac’ column on News.com.au, he is able to reach out to those in-need by answering some common medical questions – helping put your mind at ease. Alongside this, he often has weekly radio or TV interviews with a variety of media outlets, with appearances on; A Current Affair, Today Show and Today Extra, Studio 10, Sunrise, 7 News and 9 News, Nova radio, Hit FM and Triple M.