PositionGeneral Practitioner
QualificationsMBBS
LanguagesEnglish
Areas of FocusMen's Health, Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicine, Diabetes, General Medicine, Skin Cancer and Minor Surgery

Dr Franks is a registered medical practitioner with Ahpra. Verify registration

To book with Dr Franks, please call the clinic or use our online booking system.

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About Dr Gary Franks

Our principal GP, Dr Gary Franks, is a family man with three children and seven grandchildren. For 40 years, Dr Franks has worked in general practice, establishing his own clinic here at Shire Family Medical in 2015.

Gary enjoys the wide variety of work that comes with general practice, with a special interest in men’s health, skin cancer checks and management, minor surgery, chronic medical conditions, travel medicine and vaccinations, mental health, and antibiotic stewardship.

Existing patients only. Dr Franks is not currently accepting new patients. If you are a new patient, please view our other doctors or call the clinic to discuss availability.

GP Supervisor & Medical Educator

Dr Franks is a qualified GP supervisor and contributes to the training of GP registrars and medical students. His involvement in medical education reflects his commitment to the quality and continuity of general practice in the Sutherland Shire community.

Supervision accreditation. GP supervisors are accredited by RACGP and/or ACRRM and play a key role in shaping the next generation of Australian GPs.

Interests & Community

Outside of medicine, Dr Franks is actively involved in his local community and participates in annual overseas mission trips through his church. He enjoys spending time with family, swimming, surfing, and photography.

Ready to book an appointment?

Book online any time or call our friendly reception team. Appointments available Monday to Saturday. Please bring your Medicare card and any concession cards to your appointment.

This website is intended for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. For any clinical matters, please speak directly with your GP. We use POLAR for de-identified health service planning, and the Heidi platform to support patient-centred care. Participation in Heidi is strictly opt-in and requires your explicit written consent prior to use. All doctors practising at Shire Family Medical are registered medical practitioners with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Patients can verify practitioner registration details at any time using the official Ahpra public register. Shire Family Medical is proudly accredited by the Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL). Accreditation is an independent recognition that our practice meets the standards set by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

We acknowledge the Dharawal people, particularly the Gweagal and Norongeragal clans, as the Traditional Custodians of the Sutherland area, and extend our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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