Dr Reuben Phiri
FRACGP, MBCHB, FCS
Dip Skin cancer (University of Queensland)
PHD, Melbourne University
About
General Practitioner, Male, MBBS, FRACGP
Speaks English, Shona, and Zulu
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With extensive experience, a PhD from the University of Melbourne, and recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Dr. Reuben Phiri is dedicated to patient-centric care. His unwavering focus on mental health and chronic disease management reinforces his holistic approach to healthcare, solidifying his position as a compassionate and respected medical professional. Dr. Phiri, a respected General Practitioner at Merrindale Medical Centre, specializes in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, embodying a holistic approach to patient care. As the author of "Breaking the Emotional Health Barriers," Dr. Phiri sheds light on the intricate links between emotional well-being and common illnesses, underlining the profound impact of emotions on physical health.
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With a keen awareness of the rising prevalence of emotional issues in family medicine clinics, Dr. Phiri's book highlights the connections between emotional states and conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, strokes, heart attacks, and obesity. His empathetic nature and adeptness in cosmetic medicine, including anti-wrinkle injections, fillers, and mini facelifts, reflect his commitment to comprehensive patient well-being.
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Areas of interest:
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Family health
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Skin cancer
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Skin cancer Checks
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Skin cancer surgery
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Cosmetic medicine
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Chronic disease management
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Mental health
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ADHD
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Men's health
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Aboriginal health
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All aspects of general practice
Book
In a concise form, devoid of academic rhetoric, this book describes how our emotions lead to common everyday illnesses. In today's family medicine clinics a large proportion of patients are presenting with such obvious emotional issues as depression, anxiety, panic attacks. This book seeks to show how other not so obviously emotional disease such high blood pressure, diabetes, strokes, heart attacks, obesity among other illnesses are emotional issues. For instance did you know that weight loss is almost always virtually impossible if the emotional issues surrounding obesity are not addressed? Now you will know why most diets fail to get rid of that excess flab. By reading this book it is hoped you will see this connection between your emotions and disease. The book seeks to show you in easy to understand language how you can take charge of your emotions and lead a healthier life.
