Dr Walid Jammal - Biography

Dr Walid Jammal MMBS FRACGP MHL DCH

Walid is a general practitioner in well-established family practice in Western Sydney. He has various clinical and non-clinical interests including ethics, as well as a post-graduate Masters in Health Law. He has a keen interest in quality and safety in health care, health policy, health reform and health economics, as well as innovative models of care in primary care. He has been involved in various advisory committees focused on health reform for many years, including co-chairing the Primary Care Reform Steering Group which informed the development of the 10-year Primary Care Plan, and a member of the former Strengthening Medicare Taskforce.

He is currently co-chair of the GP Advisory Committee for the Agency for Clinical Innovation (NSW Health); Member of the Western Sydney Primary Health Network Board; and member of the Western Sydney Local Health District Board; and member of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Board. He is also a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney School of Medicine.