Dr. Paul Burke – Director, Claddagh Occupational Medicine

Qualifications and Experience

Dr. Paul Burke is a highly experienced General Practitioner and the Director of Claddagh Occupational Medicine. With a strong background in occupational health, dermatology, and aviation medicine, he has been delivering high-quality medical services across various industries in Australia since 2010.

Education & Professional Certifications

• M.B. B.Ch. B.A.O. – University College Dublin
• F.R.A.C.G.P. – Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
• Monash Certificate in Clinical Occupational Medicine
• Australian Certificate of Civil Aviation Medicine (ACCAM)
• AMA4 Impairment Assessment Training – Upper Extremity and Core
• UK Oil & Gas Training Workshop
• Certificate in Primary Care Dermatology – RACGP Australia
• Certificate in Advanced Dermoscopy & Dermal Imaging
• Higher Diploma in Dermatology 
• Diploma in Medicine for the Elderly 
• Certificate in Travel Medicine 
• Rail Training 
• Q Fever Vaccination Course

Professional Memberships

• Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (AFOEM) – Affiliate Member
• Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM)
• Australasian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ASAM)

Specialized Experience

Dr. Burke has extensive experience in occupational medicine, aviation medicine, and workplace health assessments.

• Q Fever Vaccination Program: Since 2010, he has managed vaccination programs for multiple meat industry clients across the western suburbs of Melbourne, Geelong, and regional Victoria. He typically vaccinates 25 to 100 workers per week on-site, ensuring employee health and safety.
• Occupational Medicine: He conducts pre-employment medical assessments, workplace injury management, and return-to-work evaluations for businesses across various industries.
• Dermatology & Skin Cancer Detection: With advanced training in dermoscopy and primary care dermatology, Dr. Burke has a keen focus on occupational skin health.
• DAME: Aviation & Transport Medicine: As a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME), he conducts aviation medicals and fitness-to-fly assessments.
• Oil & Gas Medicals: He has completed UK Oil & Gas industry training, qualifying him to perform medical assessments for offshore and onshore workers.

Throughout his career, Dr. Burke has worked in a variety of clinical settings, offering him the opportunity to care for patients across diverse medical areas. His experience spans from working as a GP in Australia to various senior house officer roles in Ireland, where he gained expertise in fields like paediatrics, geriatrics, nephrology, and emergency medicine.

He is a partner and GP at Wyndham Health Care in Werribee, Victoria, where he has been providing comprehensive care to the community for over 15 years.

Dr. Burke’s commitment to occupational health ensures that Claddagh Occupational Medicine provides top-tier medical services tailored to industries' unique needs.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Burke is passionate about community service. He has experience in event medicine, having worked with organisations like the Knights of the Order of Malta during the Lourdes pilgrimage, the Special Olympics Ireland and the Hemisphere Group in Australia. He is fluent in French, Spanish, and Portuguese, which enhances his ability to connect with diverse patient populations.