Dr David Payne

Occupational Physician
Sydney, NSW  and Telehealth

About

Dr. David Payne is a distinguished medico-legal expert with expertise in aviation medicine, occupational health, and general medicine. His extensive qualifications and experiences have established him as a respected figure in the medico-legal community. His career spans aviation, occupational health, and general medicine, offering a comprehensive medico-legal perspective.

He goes beyond aviation to champion safety in high-risk industries, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to safeguarding human health. Operating a private practice in Wellington, New Zealand, Dr. Payne delivers high-quality, tailored medical services while upholding ethical and legal standards.

Dr. Payne boasts a rich academic journey, including Fellowships in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Post Graduate Diplomas in Aeromedical Retrieval and Travel Medicine, Medical Review Officer certification, a Master’s in Aviation Medicine, and prestigious fellowships with the Royal New Zealand College of GPs and the Royal College of Urgent Care. His outstanding achievements, such as excelling in the PRIMEX clinical exam and earning a BMBCh from Oxford University, underscore his commitment to excellence.

Dr. Payne’s medico-legal expertise, combined with his global experience and unwavering dedication to safety, positions him as an invaluable asset in both the medical and legal fields. His journey embodies the fusion of medicine, law, and a profound commitment to preserving lives.

Accreditations and Schemes:

  • American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Ed
  • ACT, TAS & WA Motor Vehicle Independent Medical Examiner
  • ACT, NT, SA, TAS & WA Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Examiner
  • Comcare Guide to the Assessment of Degree of Permanent Impairment
  • Criminal Law
  • Fitness For Duty
  • SIRA NSW Workers’ Compensation Permanent Impairment Assessor (PIA)
  • Seafarers

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