Dr Trevor Skinner graduated, MBBS, from Monash in 1977. He is a fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and a member of the Australian Medical Acupuncture Society.

His previous experience includes working as a GP in his own practice in Bentleigh, working in occupational medicine, 2 years heading a large general practice clinic in Doha (Qatar) and then working at Fairhills Medical Clinic.

He is a registered local medical officer with the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Outside of medicine he enjoys photography, bike riding, poetry and gardening.