Tim Aung
Honorary Adjunct Assistant Professor
Contact details
Professional biography
Dr Aung, originally from Southeast Asia (Myanmar), is a highly accomplished primary care practitioner (general practitioner) and academic scholar based in Brisbane and Logan, Australia. With a distinguished career spanning multiple medical disciplines, Dr. Aung has established himself as a dedicated healthcare professional, educator, and researcher.
Following serving in Myanmar, Dr. Aung’s international journey began with his medical service in Cambodia and the South Pacific Islands through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP/UNV). After passing the USMLE exam, he worked in public hospitals in New Zealand, where he trained and became a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (FRNZCGP). His early career honed his skills in General Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Mental Health, and Paediatrics.
Since 2011, following the attainment of his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Dr. Aung has been providing compassionate and comprehensive care to the community as a GP in Brisbane and Logan. His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including Men’s and Women’s Health, STIs and Contraception (including Implanon and Mirena), Diabetic and Cardiovascular Management, Musculoskeletal Medicine, and Refugee & Immigrant Health. Additionally, Dr. Aung has developed a special interest in General Dermatology and Skin Cancer, with advanced skills in excision procedures, including flap and graft techniques, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Aung is an active contributor to medical research, with an impressive portfolio of over 30 publications and more than 100 peer-reviewed contributions across more than 15 national and international journals. He is deeply committed to medical education, dedicating significant time to mentoring and supervising medical students, thereby shaping the future of healthcare.
Dr. Aung’s unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care, coupled with his contributions to research and education, has established him as a respected leader in the medical community. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland and an Honorary Adjunct Assistant Professor at Bond University. He is also an ardent golfer and a passionate follower of NRL.
Practice address:
Star Medical Centre- Woodridge, 29 Station Rd, Logan Central, QLD 4114, Australia. Phone: +61 (07) 3208 8981 | Fax: +61 (07) 3290 2262.
Academic and research profiles
Acknowledgment of Country
Dr. Tim Aung acknowledges and pays his respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which he works– the First Nations Peoples of Australia. He recognises their deep connection to Country, their Elders past, present, and emerging, and their rich cultures and traditions.
Professional appointments
- Honorary Adjunct Assistant Professor, General Practice, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Senior Lecturer, General Practice Clinical Unit, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia