Neil Phillips studied medicine at University of Melbourne, graduating in 1980. He then joined the Family Medicine Program doing 3 years of Residency at Box Hill Hospital before moving to Ballarat.

Neil spent 27 years in General Practice in Ballarat, spanning most aspects from Obstetrics to Aged Care.

After his family had grown up, Neil and his wife made the sea-change to Torquay in 2011. In March 2012 Neil joined the team at Surfcoast Medical Centre, Torquay.

When not at work, Neil enjoys anything to do with sport but in particular golf, cricket and water sports. He also enjoys cooking and walking the family dogs.