General Practitioner - Cannabis Medicine
Dr James Connell
General Practitioner
Special interest in:
- Cannabis Medicine consultations
- TGA applications for cannabis products
- Lifestyle medicine advice
P: (07) 3186 2113
E: info@heydaymedical.com
Practitioner Profile
Dr Jim leads the Heyday Clinic and is also responsible for Heyday product innovation. As a General Practitioner (MBBS, FRACGP), Dr Jim has been treating patients with cannabis medicine since 2017 and has special interests in chronic pain, mental health, palliative care, cancer management, and complex chronic disease management.
Dr Jim Connell loves getting to know his patients and is a friendly and compassionate doctor. He has experience across all areas of medicine and is passionate about personalised care. Dr Jim’s knowledge of conventional and complementary medicine allows him to incorporate elements of each in a safe and effective manner.
Dr Jim has specialised knowledge in the area of cannabis medicine, utilising this complex plant medicine for several years now. He is dedicated to ongoing education, staying up to date with the rapid developments in the cannabis medicine space as well as currently undertaking a fellowship in nutritional and environmental medicine.
As well as self education, Dr Jim in his role as President of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians Australian Chapter is dedicated to educating fellow practitioners helping them improve their understanding of this new and powerful tool.
Dr Jim was affected by his late mother’s pancreatic cancer treatment journey and has a strong desire to craft the best quality cannabis medicines for his patients while making cannabis medicines more accessible to patients across Australia.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery; University of New South Wales (20)
• Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
• Cannabis Training and Education: Dr Sulak (Healer certification)
Memberships
• RACGP
• Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine
• Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Dr Jim holds the following roles and certifications:
• President of Society of Cannabis Clinicians Australian Chapter
• Healer Certification (Cannabis Education through Dr Sulak)
• Member of the Australasian College of Environmental and Nutritional Medicine (enrolled fellowship program)
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