Our practitioners
Dr David Rivett (OAM)
Independent General Practitioner
MBBS, FACRRM
One of Batemans Bay’s most experienced and respected clinicians, dedicated to delivering high‑quality patient care and serving the community since 1975. A trusted GP, mentor and supervisor shaping future rural doctors, and a pioneer in rural medical advocacy. Awarded the OAM for outstanding service to rural and remote medicine.
About Dr David Rivett (OAM)
Dr David Rivett has been a cornerstone of healthcare in Batemans Bay since 1975, caring for generations of local families with skill, dedication and compassion. With broad expertise across preventative care, paediatrics, anaesthesia, skin cancer and minor surgery, he has long been recognized as one of the region’s most respected, trusted and experienced clinicians. He also served the community as a GP VMO and GP anaesthetist at local hospitals, contributing significantly to acute and procedural care in the region.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr Rivett has shaped rural medicine across Australia. He has mentored countless junior doctors through ACRRM and RACGP, contributed to major national committees, and championed better healthcare for rural communities. His leadership and advocacy were formally acknowledged in 2007 when he received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for outstanding service to rural and remote medicine.
Dr Rivett continues to serve the Batemans Bay community with the same commitment and integrity that have defined his remarkable career.
Clinical interests
Paediatrics; anaesthesia; women’s health; minor surgery; men’s health; preventative care; skin cancer.
Languages
English
Availability
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