Dr Tatiane Drigo

Dr Tatiane Drigo is a Brazilian-Australian GP who works full-time in general practice, with a strong focus on women’s health across all life stages.

She has a particular interest in contraception and menopause management, and enjoys supporting patients with personalised advice on options including contraceptive choices and Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT). Dr Tatiane is experienced in a range of women’s health procedures, including cervical screening, intrauterine device (IUD) insertion and removal (both copper and hormonal), and contraceptive implant insertion and removal.

Dr Tatiane graduated in Brazil in 2004 and initially worked in obstetrics and gynaecology, as well as primary care. Since moving to Australia in 2015, she has continued to build her experience in general practice, with a strong focus on patient-centred care. She spent several years in Melbourne before relocating to Mackay in 2020, where she enjoys being part of a welcoming community.

Fluent in both English and Portuguese, Dr Tatiane is passionate about creating a comfortable, supportive environment where patients feel heard, understood, and confident in their healthcare decisions.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, and cooking—often drawing inspiration from her Brazilian heritage.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Special Interests

• Women's Health, including contraception and Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT), cervical screening collection, Intrauterine devices (IUD copper or hormonal) insertion and removal, and contraceptive implantation.
• General Family Medicine

Languages Spoken

• English
• Portuguese