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Long-time AMA (WA) member named SJOG Murdoch Doctor of the Year
Friday December 13, 2024
Dr Duncan McLellan, an esteemed physician specialising in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology, has been named St John of God Murdoch Hospital’s Doctor of the Year for 2024.
Known for his dedication, humility, and willingness to support others, Dr McLellan, an AMA (WA) member of more than 20 years’ standing, is a trusted figure not only at St John of God Murdoch Hospital, but also at various other healthcare institutions across Perth. His peers note that few doctors in the region haven’t sought his advice at some point.
Dr McLellan’s exceptional contributions to the hospital and broader healthcare community, particularly during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, earned him this prestigious honour.
St John of God Murdoch Hospital CEO Ben Irish presented the award in front of his family and colleagues on Friday night in a celebration by the lake on the grounds of the hospital.
Mr Irish thanked Dr McLellan for his tireless dedication and the impact his professional excellence had made at St John of God Murdoch Hospital and the boarder health care community.
“As a pathologist and infectious disease specialist, Dr McLellan is truly an unsung hero, working behind the scenes to provide vital diagnoses and guidance that so many depend on,” he said.
A graduate of the University of Western Australia, Dr McLellan began his medical journey with a passion for infectious diseases. His career spans decades, with extensive training in Perth and a fellowship at the University of Tennessee.
In addition to working at St John of God Murdoch Hospital, he serves as the Head of Department of Clinical Microbiology at Western Diagnostic Pathology, and a Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician at Fiona Stanley Hospital.
Beyond his medical achievements, Dr McLellan is known for his diverse interests. A former state tennis champion in his youth, he continues to enjoy tennis, surfing, and golf. He even represented St John of God Murdoch Hospital internationally, playing doubles tennis in Prague alongside ICU specialist, Dr Bart de Keulenaer.
(Pictured: St John of God Murdoch Hospital CEO Ben Irish with Dr Duncan McLellan)
