Dr Michael Makdissi

Dr. Michael Makdissi is a Sports Medicine Physician with a strong focus on improving sports medicine practice through research. He obtained his Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) from the University of Melbourne in 1991, followed by a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1996. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Melbourne in 2006.

Dr. Makdissi is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP), which he achieved in 2007. He has a diverse range of experience, having worked with various sports, including Australian Rules Football, netball, cricket, rugby league, track and field, cycling, swimming, gymnastics, boxing, and volleyball, at both recreational and elite levels.

With a passion for research, Dr. Makdissi currently holds a research fellow position at the Melbourne Brain Centre (Florey Institute of Neurosciences and Mental Health). His research focuses on the acute and long-term effects of concussion on brain function. He has been involved in advisory groups for several sporting organizations, including the AFL, Australian Rugby Union, World Rugby, National Rugby League, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Dr. Makdissi has also participated as a member of the Consensus Group at the International Conferences on Concussion in Sport.

In addition to his role at the Melbourne Brain Centre, Dr. Makdissi holds honorary research positions at La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre (La Trobe University) and the Australian Centre for Research into Injury in Sport and its Prevention (Federation University).

Dr. Makdissi is highly skilled in managing medical issues and injuries affecting all parts of the body. His special interests include concussion, hip and groin pain, osteoarthritis, stress fractures, child and adolescent athletes, and injury prevention.

Currently, Dr. Makdissi works with the Hawthorn Football Club and has also been part of the Australian medical team at the World University Games, Commonwealth Games, and Olympics. With his extensive experience and commitment to research, Dr. Makdissi strives to provide the highest quality of care to his patients and contribute to advancements in sports medicine.