Dr Maria Boulton is an experienced GP who has worked in general practice and occupational medicine for nearly 20 years. She graduated from The University of Queensland in 2002 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
Dr Maria enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a special interest in preventive medicine, family care, and menopause/perimenopause. She is particularly passionate about helping children and young adults thrive, with a clinical focus on asthma, eczema, anaphylaxis, and food allergies. She is a member of the Australasian Menopause Society. As a mum herself, she finds great joy in caring for babies, children and adolescents, and has provided educational sessions to schools and community groups on asthma, puberty, menopause/perimenopause, and more.
She also has extensive experience in skin cancer screening and management, as well as travel and occupational health. Dr Maria is a qualified Appointed Medical Advisor (AMA) and is certified to conduct pre-employment, mine, and travel medicals, including coal and mineral mine medicals (QLD and NSW).
Dr Maria is passionate about clear communication and teamwork in healthcare. She works closely with allied health professionals and other specialists to ensure patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care. She believes in listening carefully, empowering patients with knowledge, and supporting them through every stage of life.
In 2017, Dr Maria published Mum’s Guide to Pregnancy—a warm, practical resource for expectant parents, filled with evidence-based medical advice to help families navigate pregnancy with confidence.
Outside the clinic, Dr Maria is actively involved in improving healthcare on a broader scale. She is the immediate Past President of AMA Queensland and has served in various leadership roles with the AMA, RACGP, and other professional bodies. She regularly contributes to media as a trusted medical expert and has spoken at national conferences on health policy, general practice sustainability, and leadership. She is a Graduate and Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and Director of the AMA Queensland Foundation.
Together with Dr Fiona Raciti, Dr Maria co-founded Family Doctors Plus in 2016. Their innovative approach to healthcare was recognised with the 2017 Telstra Queensland Business of the Year award. In 2018, she was named one of the 100 Faces of Small Business Queensland, and a finalist in the Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Business Awards.
Dr Maria is not currently taking new patients, but other experienced GPs at the clinic are available to help.
She is married with two children (and lovingly refers to Family Doctors Plus as her third). Outside of work, she enjoys boating and reading.
Dr Maria cares for her own patients at Family Doctors Plus.
Mum’s Guide to Pregnancy
by Dr. Maria Boulton
Mum’s Guide to Pregnancy is an informative guide for expecting parents. As you read through this book you feel like you are sitting with a very caring, compassionate and very well informed friend who is holding your hand every step of the way. All those questions you have buzzing around in your mind are all set out in this book with thoughtful and well researched answers. A must read for all parents-to-be and new parents.
