Dr Bailey graduated in 1983 as a Registered Nurse and worked in Sydney until 1988. After meeting the American girl of his dreams in 1986, who happened to be in Australia on a USA work visa, they were married in 1988.

He and his new wife then moved to the US where he worked as a Registered Nurse in Denver until he returned to university.

After becoming Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2002, John worked as a generalist Ob/Gyn until 2009 when he, his wife Roxanne and their four children decided to move back to Australia.

In 2010, John opened his own solo practice with Roxanne as his nurse. John loves what he does and it shows in the relationships he builds with his patients.