Dr Damien Jackel graduated from the University of Newcastle medical school with the University Medal in 2005. Dr Jackel completed his specialist training as a General and Acute Care Physician in 2013, and works as a Staff Specialist in the General Medicine and Diabetes departments at John Hunter Hospital. Dr Jackel has a strong background in medical education and is the Director of General and Acute Care Medicine advanced training at John Hunter and Belmont Hospitals. Dr Jackel holds a Master in Public Health and has sat on the council of the Internal Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand for the last 7 years. 

Dr Jackel has broad interests within General Medicine including the care of complex patients with multiple medical conditions, preventing hospital admission, medication rationalisation, perioperative medicine, all with a strong focus on patient-centred care. Dr Jackel has deep interests in metabolic health providing all general diabetes care, along with assisting people who need help with weight management and managing their metabolic health risks