Doctors – General Practitioners
Dr Joe Farrugia – MB. BS
Dr Farrugia grew up in Sydney and completed his degree at the University of Sydney. He moved to the Illawarra area in 1990 and has been practising as a GP with our Practice since that time. Dr Farrugia is available on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday of each week.
Special Interests Dermatology, Paediatrics, Cardiology
Dr Michael Speed – MB. BS
Dr Michael Speed completed his medical degree and training at the University of NSW. He has practiced as a General Practitioner with our Practice since 1981. Doctor Speed currently works Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week.
Special Interests Radiology, Mens Health
Dr Linda Moss – B(sc) Med MBBS FRACGP
Dr Linda Moss grew up in Coffs Harbour and gained her degree at the University of NSW. Linda moved to the Illawarra in 1994 to complete her internship and FRACGP training in General Practice. Linda has an interest in Family Planning/Sexual Health and Cosmetic Medicine. Doctor Moss has completed 6 months additional training in Paediatrics at The Wollongong Hospital; training with FMP in Sydney in 2000 and recent training in Cosmetic Medicine, a service now available in our Balgownie Surgery.
Dr Moss is available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week.
Dr Madhuri Vandara MBBS FRACGP
Dr Vandara grew up in India and completed her Medical Degree and Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the NTR University of Health Sciences. On moving to Australia in 2008 Madhuri has been working in the Illawarra and South Coast region and has recently completed her Registrar training to become a fully qualified General Practitioner with FRACGP. During this period Madhuri had the opportunity to train in both Wagga Wagga and the Shoalhaven area. Dr Vandara’s Special Interests are Women’s health, Paediatrics, and Dermatology.
Dr Vandara is available for appointments on Monday Morning’s, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of each week.
Dr George Sobol
Dr Sobol is available Monday Afternoons, Tuesday Afternoons, Wednesday’s & Friday’s all day.
Practice Nurses
- Stacey
- Jenny
- Liz
- Emily
Practice Manager
- Marina Sisko
Support Team
- Casey – Assistant Practice Manager
- Rozana
- Sarah
- Nida
- Breanna
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Karina Bronska – Consultant Pharmacist – Credentialled Diabetes Educator
Karina’s patient interaction focuses on:
- Empowering the individual to achieve sustainable and realistic lifestyle changes
- Halting the progression of type 2 diabetes and hyperinsulinaemia
- Guiding patients to participate in their own health care
- Tailoring nutrition changes to the patient’s goal
- A real food LCHF lifestyle
- Aiming to normalise insulin levels through personalised carbohydrate restriction.
Karina is also able to provide a home medication review. Talk to your GP today to find out if Karina’s services are suitable for you.
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Paul Thompson – Podiatrist ( Unavailable at this time at the practice )
Paul is available for Podiatry appointments in rooms every second Wednesday. Some podiatrist services can be provided on a Private Health basis or through the Medicare GP Enhanced Primary Care Plan program. Please discuss your needs with your GP to find out if Paul’s services are suitable for your needs.
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Corinne Cox – Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian
Corinne is known for her warm, approachable manner and her practical, realistic approach to dietetics. She will work with you to improve your health through diet and lifestyle changes that are tailored to your specific needs. No fad diets or unrealistic goals!
Corinne has a broad range of experience and provides specialised, professional support and advice for adult and paediatric dietary and health concerns. She is also a Registered NDIS Provider. Her interest areas include:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes and pre-diabetes
- Nutrition during and after cancer treatment
- Eating disorders
- Healthy eating and weight management
- Women’s health including pregnancy and PCOS