Robert Gillies

Dr. Robert Gillies (OAM) is a highly esteemed medical professional with a wealth of expertise in psychiatry. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Dr. Gillies is a registered Medical Doctor (MBBS Hons) and Psychiatrist (FRANZCP) who provides exceptional clinical care to his patients.

Specializing in a range of mental health conditions, Dr. Gillies is particularly renowned for his proficiency in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), various anxiety disorders (such as general anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and agoraphobia), child and adolescent psychiatric conditions, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Dr. Gillies possesses an impressive array of qualifications, including an Advanced Certificate of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Cert. Child Adol. Psych), a Master of Psychiatric Medicine (MPM), a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (MPH&TM), a Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours (BMedSc Hons), and a Diploma of Liberal Arts (DipLibArts). Additionally, he holds accredited certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Management, further attesting to his expertise in the field.

During his specialist psychiatric training at the renowned Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Dr. Gillies undertook various clinical placements, including the Alfred Hospital Adult Community Care Team, Child and Youth Mental Health Team, Adult Psychiatry Inpatient Team, Albert Road Adolescent Inpatient Team, Medical Consultation and Liaison Team, Infant Mental Health Team, Neurodevelopmental Team, and multiple Headspace Treatment Teams. He even dedicated his annual leave to providing psychiatric support to remote communities in Australia.

Dr. Gillies has further contributed to the field of psychiatry through his roles as an Inpatient Hospital Doctor at The Melbourne Clinic, where he delivers exceptional hospital-based psychiatric care to individuals with OCD and other mental health conditions. Additionally, he established The Evallies Clinic, a premier outpatient psychiatric facility that caters to young people and adults grappling with mental illness.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Gillies has made significant contributions as a Lecturer of Medicine and Psychiatry at Monash University. He has also shared his knowledge and insights through hosting medical podcasts, publishing original scientific research in esteemed peer-reviewed medical journals, and presenting his findings at international conferences.