About Dr Chris Soo
Want a doctor who’s all about you?
I’m Chris—a specialist GP, medical educator and openly AuDHD clinician on the Gold Coast.
Much of my work sits where mental health, ADHD, autism and physical health meet. I enjoy making sense of complicated stories, explaining what might be happening, and helping people find a way forward when things haven’t gone as they’d hoped.
But before any of that, I want to get to know the person sitting in front of me.
What matters to you? What has life been like? What are you hoping will change? Those questions help me understand what useful care would look like for you.
How I think
I like joining the dots.
Sometimes the important clue is in the history. Sometimes it’s in how someone responds to treatment. And sometimes it’s the part of the story that hasn’t quite fitted the explanation so far.
I’m comfortable taking time to work through uncertainty. I’ll explain what I think, what I’m less sure about, and what would help us decide what to do next. I also want to hear when my explanation doesn’t fit your experience.
Helping people understand their health has always been a part of medicine I enjoy. You should be able to ask questions and understand the reasons behind your care.
A broad background, with a particular focus
My background includes musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, alongside my subsequent medical training and general practice work.
My work in musculoskeletal and sports medicine has included serving as venue medical manager for hockey at the Commonwealth Games and as an athlete medical doctor for boxing at the Rio Olympic Games. These are experiences I’m proud of, and an important part of the breadth I bring to my work today.
Today, my clinical focus brings together mental health, ADHD and neurodevelopmental medicine, with a continuing interest in complex generalism. My ADHD expertise spans the lifespan, caring for children from age 4, adolescents and adults. That broader perspective matters to me: while we’re sorting out what’s happening with your brain, we don’t have to forget about your body.
Pain, sleep, movement, work and physical health can be important parts of the conversation, too.
You can read more about that approach on the Complex Medical Problems page.
Where things overlap
I have particular clinical interests in the overlap between ADHD and autism (AuDHD), and between ADHD and bipolar spectrum disorders. My work also includes complex trauma and presentations where several factors may be contributing.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or frustrated that your experience hasn’t felt understood. We can take time to explore it together. I’ll listen to your perspective, explain the possibilities and uncertainties, and work with you on the next steps.
Read more about mental health care →
Lived experience
I’m openly AuDHD. That lived experience shapes how I think about care, communication and the everyday effort that isn’t always visible from the outside.
It doesn’t mean I assume your experience is the same as mine. I want to understand what it is like for you.
For me, neuroaffirming care includes listening carefully, taking your concerns seriously, explaining things clearly, and working with you on a plan that fits your needs and priorities.
Teaching and improving care
Alongside clinical practice, I teach other health professionals about ADHD, neurodevelopmental medicine and the clinical reasoning that helps when treatment becomes complicated.
I’m an Adjunct Associate Professor at Bond University, an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Griffith University, and a Board Director of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA).
I founded The ADHD Doctor, ADHD Clinical Mastery and the Australian ADHD GP Alliance, a community supporting GPs working in ADHD care.
My teaching has included the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), General Practice Conference & Exhibition (GPCE), HealthEd and AADPA. I enjoy making complex ideas accessible and practical—something I bring into consultations as well.
Outside the consulting room
I live on the Gold Coast with my wife, our two boys and our dog. Outside medicine, I enjoy music, technology, DIY and making things with my hands.
I like understanding how things work—and the satisfaction of making something useful.
Talk to someone who cares
If you’d like to see me, call reception on 1800 343 191. They’ll help arrange the right starting point.
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