MBBS
Fellow Sports Dr. AUSTRALIA

Bruce Reid graduated in Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 1968. Bruce is a fellow of Sports Dr. Australia.

Bruce is the longest senior A.F.L. Dr, serving Richmond Football Club from 1976 – 1979 and has been Senior Medical Officer at Essendon Football Club since 1982 and is still in that position.

Bruce is a member of A.F.L. Medical Officers Association and at present is the Secretary.

Representative honours include Australian Dr on four occasions in the Australia V Ireland International Rules team 1987, 1990, 2005, 2006.

Bruce has been Dr for Victorian State of Origin team on three occasions over 20 years.

Bruce played 2 years at Hawthorn Football Club in 1966, 1967 playing 3 senior games and came third in the Morrish Medal. Bruce also played in Preston’s (V.F.A.) premiership sides in 1968 and 1969 coming 2nd in the Liston Trophy in 1969.

Bruce has been keenly interested in sports medicine and intimately involved at the elite level since 1976.

Bruce believes his patients should not feel that sports medicine only applies to elite athletes but likes to involve all ages who have injuries, growth problems, degenerative problems, or simply patients who want to improve their health particularly through exercise.

Bruce and his wife Judy have five children all of whom are interested in sport and exercise.

Although a keen marathon runner until his early 40’s, Bruce still runs approximately 4 times per week at a much slower pace than days gone by, and he would love more time to play golf.