General Practitioners
Dr Julie Blaze
Qualifications
BMed, FRACGP
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Chronic Disease Management, Travel Medicine, Women’s Health , Weight Management and Aged Care.
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Julie graduated from Newcastle University in 1986. She has worked as a GP at Bulli Medical Practice since 1999. Julie supervises medical students from the University of Wollongong and General Practice Registrars. Julie lectures registrars in Travel Medicine.
In her spare time Julie enjoys family life, cooking, yoga, reading, exercising and travelling.
Julie is a visiting GP at Marco Polo Woonona
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Dr Michael Hanson
Qualifications
MSc, MBBS, FRACGP
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Dermatology, Paediatrics, Men’s Health
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Michael has a strong background in the treatment and prevention of skin cancer. He has worked alongside clinicians from the Melanoma Institute of Australia.
After completing his medical education at the University of Queensland, Michael worked at Princess Alexandria Hospital in Brisbane where he undertook rotations in psychiatry, emergency medicine, paediatrics and dermatology as well as other areas of medicine.
Before coming to Australia in 2002, Michael completed a Master’s of Science at the State University of New York in Chemistry. As a research chemist, he worked on drug development and the synthetic production of Heparin.
Michael is married with three children and enjoys bush walking and travelling.
Michael is a visiting GP at Marco Polo Woonona.
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Dr John Deady
Qualifications
BAppSc (Physiotherapy), MBBS (UOW Dean's List), FRACGP
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Sports medicine, men's health, adolescent health, paediatrics, minor procedures, antenatal shared care, medical education
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John completed his medical degree at the University of Wollongong in 2014, having previously completed a physiotherapy degree at Sydney University in 2004.
John has worked across a range of medical areas in the Illawarra, including general practice, emergency medicine, sports medicine and medical education. He’s also travelled extensively as a clinician, working as a solo doctor in remote areas such as King Island, South-west Western Australia and Hamilton Island.
He is interested in all aspects of general practice and enjoys providing holistic care and developing long-standing relationships with individuals and families.
John has a special interest in sports medicine. He currently works as a match day doctor with St George Illawarra Dragons NRL Club and the Wellington Phoenix A-League Club. In the past, he’s worked with Melbourne Storm, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Hull FC. He’s also worked at sporting events including the North Face 100 Ultra Marathon and the Tour de France.
Outside of work, John enjoys travelling, keeping fit and spending time with his young family.
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Dr Berlinda Png
Qualifications
B.A, MB BCh BAO, LRCPI, LRCSI, DCH, Clin Dip Pall Med, Dip in Skin Cancer Medicine, FRACGP
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Older Adults Health, Children’s Health, Women's Health, Chronic Disease Management, Skin cancer
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Berlinda is an Irish-Australian trained doctor with broad medical experience. She was born in Singapore and initially completed her Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Political Science) from the National University of Singapore in 2000. She graduated with honours from The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2007 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).
Berlinda spent many years working in Emergency Medicine in Westmead Hospital. She has experience and training in paediatrics, as she holds a Diploma in Child Health from University of Sydney (2015). She also has a special interest in Palliative Care and Skin Cancer Medicine and has pursued a Clinical Diploma in Palliative Medicine in Liverpool Hospital (2014) and Diploma in Skin Cancer Medicine from the Bond University (2018).
Berlinda started working in general practice in 2015 in Bathurst. She trained and worked in rural NSW and has significant experience with chronic health issues and caring for older patients.
Berlinda can perform minor skin surgery, biopsies, as well as insertion and removal of Implanon Rods. She also has an interest in medical education and is an accredited GP supervisor, involved in the teaching and supervision of GP registrars. She is also a RACGP OSCE examiner.
In her spare time, Berlinda enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 girls, cooking, and walking.
Berlinda is a visiting GP at Marco Polo Woonona
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Dr Victoria Beyer
Qualifications
MBBS, BLibStudies, FRACGP, DCH, FPAA Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Medicine
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Peadiatrics, Women's Health, Antenatal Care, Sexual Health
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Victoria graduated from the University of Sydney’s Graduate Medical Program in 2012, after completing an undergraduate degree in English and Chemistry. She spent her junior doctor years working in Northern Sydney, as well as several months in Katherine in the Northern Territory working in an Aboriginal Medical Service.
Victoria has a Diploma of Child Health and a Family Planning Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health. Her areas of interest include peadiatrics, women’s health (in particular perimenopause and menopause management), antenatal care and sexual health. Victoria is qualified to insert Implanon and recently finished training to administer medical termination of pregnancy.
Victoria recently moved to the Illawarra with her husband and young daughter. She previously lived in the inner west of Sydney and worked in a general practice in West Ryde.
Outside of work she loves running, skiing and playing the french horn in the NSW Doctors Orchestra.
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Dr Hayley Glasson
Qualifications
MBBS(Hons), BSc(Med), DRANZCOG, DCH, FRACGP
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Women’s Health, Antenatal and Postnatal care, Paediatrics, Adolescent Health, Mental Health, LGTBQIA health
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Hayley graduated from the University of NSW in 2008 and worked at St George Hospital in Sydney for three years. She completed her fellowship in
General Practice in 2014 whilst working in Newtown. She moved to the Illawarra and worked in General Practice in the Illawarra area for over 7 years.
Hayley enjoys the full breadth of General Practice, providing comprehensive care and developing long-term relationships with individuals and families. She has a particular focus on women’s health and holds a Diploma from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Hayley is trained to administer Medical Termination of Pregnancy according to NSW and Australian laws. She also loves paediatrics and holds a Diploma of Childhood Health from Sydney University.
Hayley has recently become accredited in Neurodevelopmental (NDC) Care (also known as the Possums Program), and is able to provide support in the areas of breastfeeding, infant sleep, and parental well-being. For more information, visit her website: Neurodevelopmental Care (Possums) program.
Outside of work, Hayley enjoys exploring the Illawarra with her young family.
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Dr Rebecca Goodman
Qualifications
BPharm, BMBS, FRACGP, Diploma in Child Health, Certificate of Reproductive and Sexual Health, MPH
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Paediatrics, Women's and Sexual Health, Chronic Disease Management, Aboriginal Health
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Dr Rebecca Goodman’s passion for health began with a Bachelor of Pharmacy at Sydney University in 1995. She completed her medical degree in 2003 at Flinders University, Adelaide, and has worked as a GP for over 12 years.
Rebecca worked extensively in paediatrics at the Women’s and Children’s hospital in Adelaide, completing her Diploma in Child Health. She moved to Darwin for 5 years and gained her fellowship in General Practice in 2007. She broadened her skill set to include Aboriginal health and Women’s and Sexual Health (including Implanon and IUD insertions). She also completed a Masters of Public Health during her time in Darwin.
Rebecca is passionate about medicine, evidenced by the care she gives her patients. “Being a doctor is a privilege. It’s an honour to serve the community in providing medical care,” she said.
In her free time, when she’s not chasing after her two young children, Rebecca likes to travel, read and spend time with family and friends.
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Dr Saroja Gunasekera
Qualifications
MBBS (UNSW) FRACGP, Family Planning Certificate, GP Mental Health Training.
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Women’s Health, Child Health, Mental Health, Antenatal Shared Care, Mentoring and Life Coaching, Patient Education & Preventative Medicine.
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Saroja is passionate about providing patients and their families with a comprehensive, personalised, holistic medical care as well as mentoring and life coaching for those seeking that service.
Saroja graduated from the University of NSW in 1990 and completed 3 years of postgraduate training in the Illawarra Hospital Network. She undertook her specialty training in General Practice in a variety of General Practices and in 1996 was awarded the Monte-Kent Hughes Medal for the highest national mark in the RACGP Fellowship Exams.
From 2003 till 2012, whilst continuing as a part time GP, she was the Director of Training for the Illawarra’s GP Training Provider developing extensive educational and training opportunities for GPs.
In 2006, Saroja was appointed Clinical Associate Professor in General Practice at the University of Wollongong Graduate Medical School. She continues her commitment to education by working with medical students and junior doctors in training. In addition, she is committed to enhancing her patient’s understanding of their health and wellness.
She balances work in General Practice with an active family life and enjoys the fabulous coastal life of the Illawarra region.
Dr Gunasekera speaks English and Singhala.
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Dr Jeffrey Hall
Qualifications
MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma in Skin Cancer Medicine, Scuba Diving Medical Examiner.
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Paediatrics, Dermatology, Men’s Health, Chronic Disease Management and Travel Medicine. Jeff graduated from the University of Sydney in 1995 and has worked in Bulli since 1998.
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Jeff graduated from the University of Sydney in 1995 and undertook general practice training in regional NSW and the UK before settling in the Illawarra in 1999.
He has worked at Bulli Medical Practice since 1999. He supervises medical students from the University of Wollongong and General Practice Registrars.
Jeff loves living and working in the Illawarra with his family. He feels privileged to work as part of a professional team and strives to adapt to the changing care needs of the northern Illawarra community.
Jeff is a visiting GP at Marco Polo Woonona.
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Dr Amy Harkness
Qualifications
FRACGP, MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (CHW), BVSc (Hons)
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Paediatrics, Women’s Health, Antenatal Shared Care.
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Amy graduated from the University of Sydney in 2003 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. She completed her medical degree through the graduate medical program in 2007. After working in hospitals in Sydney and Wollongong, she is settled with her family in the Illawarra.
She enjoys spending time with her husband and young children, swimming, running, travel and languages.
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Dr Luke Harvey
Qualifications
MBBS, FRAGP
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Skin Cancer Medicine, Men's Health, Early Childhood/Adolescent health
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Dr Luke Harvey is excited to finally work in the place he has called home for many years! He arrived in the northern Illawarra as a teenager, emigrating from Scotland with his family. He lived in the area through most of his studies, and returned in 2022 with his wife and two children after a few years in Sydney.
Luke undertook medical school at Western Sydney University before completing hospital training in western Sydney. He completed his general practice training, qualifying as a specialist GP in 2019. He is currently undertaking further training in dermoscopy and skin cancer medicine. He is also an accredited supervisor for GP trainees through the RACGP.
Away from work, Luke enjoys spending time with his young family, watching soccer (for his sins, he follows Partick Thistle FC from afar), cooking and performing questionable cover versions of The Smiths on his guitar.
Dr Harvey commences in early December and is available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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Dr Helen Maclean
Qualifications
BSc, BSc (Med), MBBS (Hons), FRACGP
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Women’s Health, Antenatal Care, Paediatrics, Mental Health.
Further Details
Helen graduated from the University of Sydney in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Psychology. She completed her medical degree at the University of NSW in 2006. Helen worked at Wollongong Hospital for a few years prior to completing her GP training and gaining her fellowship to the RACGP in 2013.
Helen enjoys the unique challenges of General Practice, with specialist interests in women’s and children’s health. Helen loves incorporating her expertise in psychology into medical practice and cares for many patients with anxiety and depression.
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Dr Meaghan Miller-McConochie
Qualifications
MBBS
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Mental Health, Women's Health, Preventative Health, Nutrition and Environmental Health
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Meg graduated from University of Newcastle in 2002 with a Bachelor of Medicine. She spent time in surgical training before choosing to move into emergency medicine. She spent over 14 years working in emergency departments across Sydney. She also has extensive experience in executive health where she conducted comprehensive, preventative health checks for some of Australia’s leading companies.
Meg moved to the Illawarra in 2019 and has enjoyed exploring her interests in community, nature, art, gardening and transitioning into General Practice.
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Dr Nikita Robins
Qualifications
FRACGP, MD, BSc
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Women's health, children's health
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Nikita completed her medical degree at the University of Melbourne in 2018 having previously completed a Bachelor of Science at McGill University in Canada. She went on to do her medical internship and residency in Central Australia, where she worked primarily in Alice Springs Hospital.
Nikita moved to the Illawarra in 2021 to pursue general practice training and completed her Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2023. She has completed additional training programs in paediatrics and emergency medicine; she is registered to provide antenatal GP shared care and is qualified to insert Implanon. She enjoys all aspects of general practice and sees patients of all ages.
Outside of work Nikita enjoys spending time with family and friends, seeing live music, and going to the beach.
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Dr Elliot Wichlinski
Qualifications
Specialisations/Area of Interest
Paediatrics, Sports Injuries, Men's Health, General Medicine and Preventative Health
Further Details
Elliot is a GP registrar training with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He graduated from the University of Wollongong’s medical school in 2018.
For the past four years he has worked across regional and metropolitan NSW in orthopaedics, emergency medicine and paediatrics. Elliot is interested in all aspects of general practice and welcomes all patients. He has a particular interest in Paediatrics, Sports Injuries, Men’s Health, General Medicine and Preventative Health. In his spare time he enjoys golf, surfing and basketball.
Elliot is available for patients on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Book an appointment.
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