Rhys graduated Medicine from Deakin University in 2019. He previously worked at Barwon Health in varying areas such as Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Plastics and Reconstructive surgery, and various emergency department and urgent care roles. Rhys obtained his fellowship from RACGP in 2025. Rhys enjoys all areas of General practice but particularly enjoys sports and exercise medicine, preventative health and is pursuing a new interest and further studies in dermatology and skin cancer management having completed a profession and advanced ceritificate in skin cancer medicine. 

Rhys previously provided team-based coverage with the Geelong Football Club’s AFLW and VFLW side as head doctor; and provided match-day coverage for Geelong’s WNBL side in their inaugural year. Outside of GP, Rhys enjoys spending time with his young family and getting out and exploring the beaches and surrounding areas of the Greater Geelong area.