Dr Rodney Aziz
Founder & CEO, Family Doctor
For more than 15 years I’ve worked to prove one idea: that general practice can grow to national scale and stay in doctors’ hands. Family Doctor is now 112+ clinics across Australia — still 100% doctor-owned.
Founded 2008 · 112+ practices · 1,000+ doctors · 6 states & territories · 100% doctor-owned
The thesis
Most growing GP networks eventually sell control to corporate or institutional investors. Family Doctor took a different path. When global investment firm KKR backed us with a A$300 million facility in 2025, it was structured as financing, not ownership — so the network remains entirely doctor-owned, with no external shareholders and no board. I believe that’s how primary care should scale: clinically led, locally run, and accountable to patients rather than shareholders.
The story
From one clinic in 2008 to one of Australia’s largest GP networks. Read more →
What I think
Writing on doctor ownership, primary-care access, and growing healthcare responsibly. Insights →
For media
Bio, fact sheet, and contact for journalists and event organisers. Media & speaking →
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dr Rodney Aziz?
Dr Rodney Aziz is the founder and CEO of Family Doctor, one of Australia’s largest doctor-owned networks of general practice clinics. A University of Melbourne medical graduate (MBBS, 1995) and FRACGP fellow, he founded Family Doctor in 2008 and has grown it to 112+ clinics across Australia.
What is Family Doctor?
Family Doctor is an Australian network of 112+ general practice clinics across six states and territories, with around 1,000 doctors. Founded by Dr Rodney Aziz in 2008, it is 100% doctor-owned.
Is Family Doctor doctor-owned?
Yes. Family Doctor is 100% doctor-owned, with no external shareholders and no investor board. When KKR provided A$300 million in financing in 2025, it was structured as private credit (debt), not equity, so ownership remains entirely with doctors.
Did KKR buy Family Doctor?
No. KKR did not take an ownership stake. In March 2025 KKR provided Family Doctor with a A$300 million private-credit facility to refinance and fund acquisitions. Family Doctor remains 100% doctor-owned.
How many clinics does Family Doctor have?
Family Doctor operates 112+ clinics across Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia.