Michael is a Fellow of RACGP. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from USyd, an Arts Degree (in Psychology and Geography) from UNSW and a Laws Degree from UNSW. Michael also has a Masters in Medical Science (in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics) and has been admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of NSW.

Michael is a specialist GP but has particular interests in Preventative Health, Wellbeing, Pediatrics, Aged Care, Chronic Conditions including Diabetes and Asthma. Michael enjoyed growing up in country UNSW, the surf club and backpacking around the world, He is an avid reader who takes pleasure in computer games. He has a genuine interest in people and is an advocate for human rights, privacy, evidence based medicine and preventative health.