SW doctor recognised for service

A Busselton doctor has been awarded for his passion for rural medicine in the Rural Health West Doctors' Service Awards in Perth.

Dr Phillip Reid was last month recognised for his dedication to patients and the community during his 35-year career as a GP in Kalgoorlie.

Dr Reid was instrumental in establishing the first rural Division of General Practice in WA and the Rural Clinical School in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

He said winning the award was a great honour.

"I was pretty happy when I was told about the award," he said

"To be nominated by my peers is a real honour and to be recognised for my time as a GP means a lot."

Dr Reid, who moved to Quindalup 13 months ago, followed in the footsteps of his father, who was a GP in Boulder.

He said making the move to the South West was exciting, but difficult for a boy from the bush.

"I'd lived there my whole life and the kids I grew up with were my patients," he said.

Busselton Dr Anthony Best was also honoured for more than 20 years of service to rural medicine.