Dr Janine Teasdale

Originally from Victoria and then completing her training in Queensland, Dr. Teasdale ended up settling and raising her family on the Northern Beaches. Enjoying a holistic approach to general practice, Dr. Teasdale has special interests in sports medicine, mental health, preventive health, as well as women’s health.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Teasdale enjoys being outside and active with family and friends.

 

Dr Mar Mar Thet

Originally graduating from Myanmar, Dr Mar Mar worked for a few years as a GP, before joining her husband in Fiji who was working as a United Nations volunteer under UNDP. For 20 years, Dr Mar Mar worked in various fields of medicine in Fiji and New Zealand before migrating to Australia where she has continued to work as a GP.

 

Dr Alicia Altson

Beginning her studies at Melbourne University, Dr Alicia worked hospital medicine for three years and then started work in general practice in 2013.

Thriving in general practice, Dr Alicia enjoys that it gives her the opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with her patients. Getting to know her patients and their families enables Dr Alicia to provide care that suits their individual circumstances and needs.

During her years in general practice, Dr Alicia has grown her own family and now has 4 busy little boys aging from 3 years to 11 years old. Being a mum takes up most of Dr Alicia’s time that is not spent at work. The weekends at Dr Alicia’s house revolve around community sport, family and friends. A guilty pleasure of Dr Alicia’s is when she gets to enjoy early mornings and time to herself so she can exercise and listen to an audiobook.

 

Dr Richard Sacks

Although born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dr. Sacks grew up and spent most of his life in London before moving to Sydney in 2017.

After first completing an undergraduate degree in psychology, Dr. Sacks qualified as a doctor at the University of Southampton in the UK in 1996. Rotating through a number of medical and surgical specialties at the prestigious St. Mary’s hospital in London, Dr. Sacks then moved into general practice. Founding his own private family medical practice in central London, Dr. Sacks worked there for over 12 years before moving to Australia.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Sacks is married and has twin teenage children. They all very much enjoy the outdoor life in Australia and are very passionate about travel.

 

Dr Yliana Dennett

An experienced doctor who has been practicing for over 15 years, Dr. Dennett is passionate about women’s health.

Although she enjoys all aspects of family general practice, Dr. Dennett has special interests in women’s health, sexual health, mental health, and travel medicine.

Dr. Dennett is registered for shared antenatal care and is also skilled in performing IUD and Implanon insertions.

 

Dr Jessica Murphy

Graduating from University of Manchester in 2011, then qualifying as a GP in 2017, Dr Jessica remained in the UK working for a year before emigrating to Australia in 2018.

With a special interest in women’s health, Dr Jessica is affiliated for antenatal shared care with Royal Hospital for Women, RPA and St. George hospitals.

Outside of medicine, Dr Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, swimming and learning Spanish.

 

Dr Myra Kamene Mpungu

A worldly woman, Dy Myra grew up in Mombasa, Kenya, went on to study in India and South Africa, then lived in South Africa before moving to New Zealand and eventually settling here in Australia.

Outside of medicine, Dr Myra enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 children and 3 grandchildren, as well as gardening, reading, designing and sewing.

 

Dr. Palmyra de Banks

Dr Palmyra has been a doctor for more than 22 years, has trained in maternity care and is also registered for shared care provision. 

Moving from the UK to Australia with her family over a decade ago, she became a Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr Palmyra is known for her love of caring for her patients and helping people in need to achieve better health outcomes. 

Dr. Imelda Te

Originally finishing her medicine degree in the Philiipines, Dr Imelda moved to Australia and has been practicing here as a GP since 2009.

Outside of medicine, Dr Imelda enjoys dining out with family and friends, watching movies, reading novels and travelling. Some hidden talents of hers include being a member of a university table tennis varsity team and singing karaoke. 

Dr Elahe Arbabiaval

Dr Elahe has been a Doctor for 10+ years. She is a Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She graduated in 2008 from the Azad Medical University in Iran.