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Local Health Care

Doctor Profile

Last updated 24 April 2026

A doctor's public profile is visible to patients on the Local Health Care directory and on your clinic's listing page.

Profile fields

FieldVisibilityNotes
Full namePublicRequired
Profile photoPublicSquare crop, min 200×200px
SpecialisationPublicShown in search results
BioPublicUp to 500 characters
LanguagesPublicHelps patients find bilingual doctors
ServicesPublicUsed in directory search filters
Medicare numberInternal onlyNot shown to patients

Profile photo guidelines

  • Use a professional headshot with a neutral background
  • Square crop (1:1 ratio) is automatically applied
  • Minimum resolution: 200×200px
  • Maximum file size: 5MB
  • Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, WebP

A doctor without a photo will show a placeholder avatar. Profiles with photos have significantly higher booking rates.

Bio tips

A good bio:

  • Mentions the doctor's experience and areas of interest
  • Uses patient-friendly language (not clinical jargon)
  • Is 100–300 characters (shorter bios perform better)

Example: "Dr Singh has over 10 years of experience in general practice with a special interest in chronic disease management and preventive health."

Profile visibility

A doctor's profile is only visible to patients if:

  • They are active (not deactivated)
  • They have at least one service assigned
  • They have available appointment slots in the next 30 days