Dr David Gunn
Harm Reduction General Practitioner | MD, CCFP, FRACGP
Dr David Gunn is a Canadian-trained GP with over 20 years of clinical experience spanning emergency medicine, long-term care, opioid agonist therapy (OAT), and complex general practice. Based in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, he works primarily with patients living with chronic pain, trauma, substance use, polypharmacy, and mental health challenges—often in combination.
He advocates for the role of the Harm Reduction GP: a clinician who blends generalist skills with deep expertise in Schedule 8 prescribing, pharmacology, and trauma-informed care. These GPs often care for complex patients who fall between services, providing stabilisation and continuity where specialist access is limited.
Dr Gunn has contributed to RACGP-accredited education, national Schedule 8 policy discussions, and the development of a low-dose oral cannabinoid medication. He works within a multidisciplinary team alongside addiction specialists, physicians, and psychologists.
He is also a long-time supporter of Harm Reduction Australia and other initiatives aimed at improving access, safety, and dignity in healthcare.
