Associate Professor Vicki Kotsirilos is a highly respected and compassionate Specialist General Practitioner well known for her holistic approach to well-being and pioneering Integrative Medicine in Australia. Dr Vicki values and effectively integrates the best of traditional medical treatment and evidence-based natural therapies, called Integrative Medicine. Focusing on preventative and lifestyle medicine, her practice includes nutritional and environmental advice, counselling, laser therapy and hypnosis. Dr. Vicki is dedicated to providing personalised treatment plans that are tailored to the individual, ensuring a path to better health and quality of life.
Dr Vicki is recognised by her patients as a caring, thorough, reliable, compassionate, and knowledgeable medical professional.
Awards, Recognitions, and Expertise
Dr. Vicki is an accomplished lecturer, medical writer, and leader in her field, grateful to have received an extensive list of honorable awards. She has also published widely in major medical publications.
Key Recognitions
Dr. Vicki has received several prestigious accolades, including the Queen’s Birthday Honours Award, Member of the Order of Australia (2016), and the Australia Day Environment Award by Bayside City Council (2017).
Her contributions to medicine and public health have also been recognised by multiple professional organisations, including:
- The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Awarded an Honorary Fellowship.
- Hellenic Medical Society of Australia Award for dedication to Community Service, Advocacy, and Public Health.
- Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine Award for outstanding service in the field of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine.
- NIIM Inaugural Award for Outstanding Contribution to Integrative Medicine.
- Honorary Fellowship Award, Australian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
- Winner of the AGPAL General Practice Excellence Award (2007, previous Clayton medical practice).
Expertise and Publications
As a renowned lecturer and medical writer, Dr. Vicki has made significant contributions to medical literature including:
- Textbook Co-Author: She is the lead co-author of the popular textbook, ‘A Guide to Evidence-based Integrative and Complementary Medicine’. This text explores the latest research in lifestyle and integrative medicine for managing common chronic diseases. (Available here: Elsevier).
- Extensive Publications: Dr. Vicki has published well over 200 articles in various leading medical publications distributed to over 60,000 Australian GPs and doctors, including the Medical Journal of Australia Insight plus, Australian Doctor, and Medical Observer (from 1996–2025). Dr Vicki was also a regular contributor in various public magazines such as Prevention magazine.
Dr. Vicki has held numerous positions outside of her clinical practice including a number of federal Government positions. View her full CV here.
In the Press
Associate Professor Vicki Kotsirilos has been widely quoted and featured in the media over the past three decades including:
