Dr James (Jim) Brennan is passionate about getting athletes, weekend warriors and all members of the community back to what they love doing: achieving their goals and living healthily.

Throughout his medical career Jim has continued competing in sport at both an amateur, national and international level. He brings this experience into his practice every day, with an appreciation for the demands of all levels of sport.

Jim completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Monash University in 2015, graduating with honours, and in the same year was recognised as a Rhodes Scholarship finalist. He has been heavily involved in research throughout his clinical career, publishing in both concussion and musculoskeletal conditions and presenting his research at multiple international conferences. He continues to be involved in concussion research as part of his clinical practice. Jim completed his Sports and Exercise Medicine Fellowship in 2023 and was awarded the College Academic Medal, graduating first in his class.

At the elite level, Jim is currently working for the Richmond Tigers in their AFL men’s program. He has previously worked at the Western Bulldogs in both the VFL and AFL, with Perth Glory and the Young Matildas.

His professional interests include:

• All sports at all levels of competition (amateur, semi-professional, elite)
• Acute sporting injuries
• Chronic injuries (osteoarthritis)
• Overuse injuries and exercise induced pain (tendons and other)
• Concussion rehabilitation

Whilst Jim used to pull on the green and gold for the Australian Beach Handball Team, which he represented from 2013-2020, he continues to stay active enjoying hiking, gym and exercising with his partner.