Dr Peter Brukner OAM, MBBS, D Sc(honoris causa), FACSEP, FASMF, FACSM, FFSEM
Sport And Exercise Medicine Specialist, Public Health Campaigner
Professor Peter Brukner is a world-renowned sports and exercise medicine physician and academic. He played a pivotal role in establishing sports medicine as a recognised specialty in Australia and has served as team doctor for elite sporting teams including the Socceroos, Australian Cricket Team, and Liverpool FC. He is co-author of the internationally acclaimed textbook Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine. Beyond sports medicine, Peter is a passionate public health advocate focused on nutrition and metabolic health.
He founded the SugarByHalf campaign and the Defeat Diabetes program, aiming to reduce sugar consumption and improve metabolic outcomes across populations. He is also an author of popular health books such as A Fat Lot of Good and The Diabetes Plan. In 2025, he was honoured as Senior Australian of the Year for Victoria.
Publications
Peter is widely published with over 110 research papers, 19 book chapters and 16 books. He has given over 330 presentations at national and international conferences. For his full list of publications, please visit his website.
News & Articles
Top sports medic wants sugar intake halved – SBS News coverage of Peter Brukner’s SugarByHalf campaign
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/top-sports-medic-wants-sugar-intake-halved/u9tzxhnxo
Hidden sugar in Aussie breakfasts ‘a killer’, sports doctor says – 9News report on hidden sugars and diabetes risk
Dr Peter Brukner named as a Finalist in the Australian of the Year Awards – Athletics Australia announcement
Peter Brukner – Senior Australian of the Year for Victoria 2025 – Victorian Government article
https://www.vic.gov.au/media/990588
Dr Peter Brukner to receive award for outstanding contribution to Victorian sport – Melbourne University Sport coverage
Podcasts & Interviews
- PT Pro Talk Ep 154 – The role of diet in inflammation with Dr Peter Brukner (Amazon Music and other platforms)
- (Search: “PT Pro Talk Ep 154 Dr Peter Brukner”)
- Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast Ep147 – Dr Peter Brukner Interview
- Available via RLmedicine.com and other podcast directories
TV Appearance
Dr Brukner’s story on Channel 10’s The Project – Highlighting his health journey and Defeat Diabetes
https://www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/general/dr-brukners-story-on-the-project/