Dr. Merran Gowans
General Practitioner

Dr. Merran Gowans graduated from University of Melbourne in 1986. As well as completing her General Practice training in 1989, she also completed a certificate of Family Planning with Family Planning Victoria and for 8 years ran immunisation sessions for the Whitehorse City Council.

In 2023 Dr. Merran was proudly awarded a lifetime Membership of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) for 35 consecutive years of membership.

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Merran has an interest in chronic disease management, as well as the variety of medical conditions seen in all age groups. She has a great rapport with the elderly and enjoys getting to know patients as they go through the various stages of life.

Merran has a particular interest in women’s health and weight management.  She has a “patient-centred” focus involving her patients in the decision making required in planning their health care. She also has a holistic approach to medical care and believes a balanced lifestyle, including exercise, stress management and being involved in the community, are vital to people's general health.

In her spare time, Merran is a keen tennis player and participates in weekly competition at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. She also plays at her local South Hawthorn Tennis Club, where she is a volunteer committee member. Merran loves going to yoga classes, and spending time with her two grown-up daughters. She is passionate about environmental conservation and enjoys volunteering for the Friends of Gardiners Creek.