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Dr Emilie Staehr

General Practitioner, Development Manager, Program Manager

Dr Staehr is a General Practitioner with further training in psychological medicine. She provides dedicated care through May Medical and leads our clinical services for ADHD.

Dr Emilie Staehr was born and raised in Adelaide and completed her medical degree at the University of Adelaide. She undertook her medical training across South Australia, including placements in Victor Harbor, Port Pirie, and Kangaroo Island, and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2012.

Dr Staehr is a General Practitioner with further training in psychological medicine. She provides care through May Medical and contributes to the ongoing development of May Health’s ADHD services.

She values the constants in life that help people recognise and appreciate change, a principle that informed aspects of May Health’s design and philosophy. Dr Staehr aims to offer a thoughtful and steady environment for patients attending May Medical.

As the Development Manager of May Health and the Clinical Lead for the ADHD Group Programs established in 2023, Dr Staehr supports individuals in understanding their experiences in a respectful and non-judgemental setting.

Alongside her work at May Health, Dr Staehr continues to practise general medicine with a particular interest in women’s health and also works as a surgical assistant. She has previously served as a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Adelaide and as an examiner for the RACGP.

Outside of work, she enjoys time with her husband and three daughters. She looks forward to returning to sport, having previously played tennis and hockey, and values time with family, friends, and music, including attending live performances.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Adelaide University
  • Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
  • Level 2 Mental Health Training at the Australian Society of Psychological Medicine (ASPM) Focused Psychological Strategies Skills Training
  • International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) approved training module: Schema Therapy - The Model, Methods and Techniques
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) at Level A training by IPT institute
  • Australian Psychological Society (APS) Best practice assessment and intervention for ADHD in adults

Special Interests

  • ADHD
  • Perinatal Mental Health
  • General Practice Mental Health

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