Dr Jackie Fankhauser

Dr Jackie Fankhauser

GENERAL PRACTITIONER
MBBS (Hons.), FRACGP, BSpPath
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Jackie is a compassionate and highly skilled GP, well known for her clinical expertise and genuine commitment to patient care.

She completed her postgraduate medical degree at Monash University in 2013, finishing dux of her year.

Jackie gained broad experience working in hospitals and general practice clinics across regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne.

Before training as a doctor, she worked as an in-demand local speech pathologist for 16 years.

Jackie enjoys all areas of general practice and values the incredible benefits that continuity of care offers people, and takes pride in building long-term therapeutic relationships.

She loves supporting patients through every stage of life and ensuring they feel heard, respected, and confident in their health decisions.

In recent years, Jackie has become recognised for her expertise in lipoedema — a chronic and often painful condition characterised by an abnormal build-up of fatty tissue, most commonly in the legs.

Patients travel from far and wide for her diagnosis, advice, and management plans.

Alongside this work, Jackie is increasingly supporting patients with sustainable weight management.

Her approach acknowledges the many influences on health, including genetics, fluctuating hormones, and energy levels, while helping each patient set realistic, achievable goals.

She also provides comprehensive women’s health care, including advice around contraceptive implants, reproductive health, and care throughout menopause.

Outside of medicine, Jackie loves planning her next holiday adventure. She’s currently training for the Tour de Mont Blanc, a challenging multi-day trek spanning 168km across three countries that reaches combined altitudes exceeding those of Mount Everest.