Geoffrey Edelsten is a medical entrepreneur who has been widely credited[1,2] with revolutionising general practice in Australia and commencing corporate medical practice, extended-hours medical centres, and championing bulk-billing in Australia when its introduction was controversial and divisive. Bulk-billing is the term used when a patient attends a general practitioner
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The Exhibition of Anatomy
University of Melbourne
Awarded to Geoffrey Edelsten on the 4th April, 1963
Bacteriology – First Class Honours
University of Melbourne
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Intern
During Edelsten’s intern year he showed his penchant for innovation and business by rostering his colleagues to provide relief (locum) work for surrounding private practices. Edelsten also commenced the first home visiting service in Melbourne. This was Melbourne’s first after-hours medical deputising service.
Edelsten in the U.S.A.
In 1976, Edelsten went to the U.S.A. West Coast for the first time and fell in love with Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.
Edelsten returned shortly after his vacation determined to spend more of his time in the U.S.A.
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Prof Dr Geoffrey Edelsten has been promoting several charities for many years.
As a result of his past history with Fred, and their doctor/patient relationship, Edelsten holds the Fred Hollows Foundation in the highest esteem and is proud to recommend it to all Australians.
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