GMG - Gardens Medical Group

Bernadette is a registered Psychologist and full member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Bernadette is an approved NSW Workcover provider, Medicare Provider, peri-natal counsellor and a trained Mediator with experience in workplace and community disputes. She provides assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, regulating emotions, trauma, grief, positive health behaviours and workplace issues including mediation. She also has a special interest in the treatment of chronic pain management.

Bernadette’s treatment approaches are evidence based including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psycho-education, Mindfulness, Relaxation and Meditation. Bernadette works with adolescents and adults.

Bernadette also provides testing services in Cognitive, Educational Assessments & Reports. Please note that Medicare does not provide rebates for testing services. A separate fee schedule is available.

Bernadette holds an Executive Masters of Public Administration from the University of Melbourne; Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) from Charles Sturt University; Graduate Diploma of Psychology from Charles Sturt University and Bachelor of Arts from James Cook University.

www.occpsych.com.au

Please phone 6058 6175 for an appointment or email Level4@thegardensmedical.com.au

Dr Woo Tan runs the Border Allergy Clinic on Level 4 at The Gardens Suites.

This service is currently available Monday mornings.
No Referral is necessary.

We offer assessment and management of symptoms which may be caused by environmental allergens e.g. Hay fever. We perform skin prick testing, offer desensitization for seasonal hay fever and dust mite allergies, or can refer for specialist allergy care if required.

To book an appointment:
Phone: 02 6058 6175 and simply ask for Level 4 Border Allergy Clinic
or in person: Ask at Level 4 Border Allergy Clinic Reception.

Danae started at the Garden’s Medical Centre in July 2020.

Danae is a registered psychologist and a full member of the Australian Psychology Society.

Danae has a background in school counselling and has over 10 years experience in providing mental health and wellbeing support to children, adolescents and their parents/carers.

Danae has a particular interest in working with young people (15 years and over) and adults who may be experiencing psychological distress as a result of anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, stress, loss and grief.

Danae utilises a holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing. She draws on a range of techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Behaviour Activation to assist clients to achieve and sustain positive changes and to reach their treatment goals. Danae’s approach to treatment is collaborative, adapted to individual needs and based on empirical evidence.

Danae has a keen interest in relationships and is currently completing “Level 1 Clinical Training – Gottman Method Couples Therapy”.

Please phone The Gardens on 6058 6175 to book an appointment.

Daniel Searle is a physiotherapist who grew up on a dairy farm outside the rural town of Barham in the South West Riverina. Daniel moved to Albury in 2007 to commence his study at charles Sturt University and has stayed here ever since.

Daniel is one of the inaugural Pain Revolution Local Pain Educators. Since 2018, he has been providing pain education to health professionals and general public within his community. Daniel initialised and co-facilitates a monthly interdisciplinary pain collective in Albury with Psychologist Bernadette Hurley.

Daniel lost the majority of his sight at 16 due to a rare genetic condition but believes that rather than being a disability it gives him a unique perspective on understanding and appreciating people with ongoing medical conditions such as pain.

Daniel is passionate about the role of education in health care

Glenn Chuck works with children and adolescents through to young adults. He has 13 years experience working with youth across varied settings, including state and private primary and secondary schools, public health (CAMHS) and private practice.

Glenn is confident working with the full range of youth mental health concerns including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, behavioural difficulties, learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Eating Disorders. Although extensive 1:1 counselling is undertaken, parents are included and informed at every step, whilst respecting client confidentiality when requested.

Glenn is skilled in achieving quick and genuine rapport with youth and parents. His approach is down to earth with a focus on provision of clear and practical strategies and approaches to improve outcomes. Utilisation of I-Pad’s and information technology is incorporated in therapy to increase engagement.

Please phone 02 6058 6175 to make an appointment or contact Glenn on his email gchuck@thegardensmedical.com.au

Helen Pynta completed her Bachelor of Social Work at La Trobe University in 1997. She has a Graduate Diploma in Gerontology. Helen obtained a Masters in Clinical Family Therapy from La Trobe University in 2009 and is a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker.

Helen is an experienced psychotherapist with over 15 years experience in counselling and has vast experience in a variety of different mental health settings including hospitals, community health and private practice.

Helen specialises in CBT but uses a number of different therapeutic techniques addressing a wide range of conditions including greif and loss, depression and anxiety disorders.

Helen's areas of expertise include couples, families, EAP, chronic illness, disability and carers, greif/ loss, depression, anxiety, older adults and dementia.

Please phone 02 6058 6175 to make an appointment or email Level4@thegardensmedical.com.au

Jade Winter is a provisionally registered psychologist with experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. Jade has worked across many settings including Community Services and the Independent Education Sector.

Jade graduated from Charles Sturt University with Class 1 Honours and was included on the Executive Dean’s List for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. She is extremely passionate about gender equality, and works within a feminist framework.

Jade is trained in areas of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Jade enjoys reading, Pilates, and playing with her dogs.
 

Jennifer (hang) Liu graduated in Deakin University of Bachelor of nursing, she also graduated in RMIT university of Master degree of Acupuncture in 2011. She will complete the second Master degree of Herbal Medicine in RMIT university at the end of 2020. She has more than ten years of nursing working experience and practices acupuncture since 2011 in different Chinese Medicine Clinics in Melbourne. In 2019 she completed intense training in Chinese Medicine Hospital of Nan Jing University in China. She will apply Chinese Medicine combined with western medicine to give patients treatment in order to improve your health, reach and maintain balanced health physically and mentally. Jennifer Liu specializes in pain management such as neck pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, back pain and knee pain. She is really interested in gynaecology such as period pain, infertility and IVF support and stress management.

Our service includes:
· Acupuncture, Acupressure, Ear acupuncture, Electro acupuncture, Cupping therapy.
· Herbal medicine

 
Price List:
· Consultation +Acupuncture $90
· Cupping $40
· Pensioner 10 % discount
· CSU students and staff 10% discount
· Rebate may be available to claim through your health fund

Working hours:
Monday and Wednesday 9:30am-2pm.

Michelle Wood, PhD is a counsellor with extensive experience in working with individuals, couples, families, children, and supervising counsellors. Michelle works collaboratively with each person, couple, family, or child to resolve issues, restore wellbeing and strengthen relationships.

Michelle’s working theory is wide, eclectic, and integrative including narrative therapy, family therapy, positive psychology, Gottman's relationship research, attachment theory, developmental theory, feminist theory, queer theory, both Freud and Jung’s ideas are important and influential.

She initially trained as an Occupational Therapist and completed post graduate training with leading Australian Family Therapist Michael White. In 2017, Michelle completed a PhD with the University of Kent, Canterbury on the transformative power of literature, meditation and walking in nature.

Michelle has worked as a counsellor for nearly 30 years in services such as child and adolescent mental health, child sexual abuse, family services, schools, alcohol and drug counselling and adult mental health.

She currently divides her work between providing counselling and professional supervision for counsellors from her independent practice in Albury.

Please phone 6058 6175 for an appointment or email Level4@thegardensmedical.com.au

For more information please see Michelle’s website: www.mwoodcounsellingsupervision.com

Dr Michael Thomas along with Midwife Belinda Andrews and Wendy Bakic run the Pregnancy Clinic every Tuesday at The Gardens Suites Level 4. 

Belinda Andrews

Belinda Andrews has over 14 years experience at Albury Wodonga Health Maternity. She is employed as an Midwifery Educator and works across birth suite, special care nursery and the antenatal/postnatal floor. Qualifications held by Belinda include Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, Antenatal Educator, Accredited pap smear provider and an Endorsed Midwife. Being an endorsed midwife means that Belinda is able to write pathology, ultrasound forms, prescribe medications within her state formularly and also referral of patients to Obstetricians and Paeditricians. She is able to care for you whilst you are pregnant and for the first 6 weeks in your postnatal period. Belinda is a mother of 2 and has a passion for quality midwifery care and providing women with choice for their antenatal/postnatal journey.

Wendy Bakic

Wendy Bakic is a registered nurse, a registered midwife, a nurse immuniser and an Endorsed midwife. Being an Endorsed midwife allows Wendy to provide medicare funded care, order tests and ultrasounds relating to pregnancy, birth and the newborn period.  It also allows her to prescribe certain medications and refer women and babies to obstetricians and paediatricians as needed.

Pregnancy Education Classes

Education classes run every Tuesday. The classes are a 90minute individual assessment and education class for women to discuss pregnancy, delivery and postnatal issues.  This is a great oppurtunity to ask those questions and develop your birth plan. Any pregnant woman beyond 20 weeks gestation is eligible for these classes. These classes are billed directly to Medicare, with no out of pocket costs.

Midwife Clinic

A private midwife clinic with our Midwifes Belinda Andrews and Wendy Bakic is available (for pregnant women who are assessed as low-risk) for your visits throughout your pregnancy, without needing to involve a Doctor (except for a few "milestone" visits, or if complications develop). 

All appointments can be made by calling 02 6058 6109 or email gsuites@thegardensmedical.com.au

 Alexandra completed her dietetic studies in 2018 at La Trobe University, graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice.

Alexandra has experience working with clients in a range of nutrition fields including Aged Care, Sports Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics.

In her role with Gardens Medical Group, Alexandra works with clients to achieve nutritional adequacy, support good health and manage a range of conditions including diabetes, high cholesterol, nutritional deficiencies such as low iron, gastrointestinal conditions and more.

Alexandra tailors nutrition plans to the individual needs and preferences of clients and enjoys developing practical strategies and healthy habits with clients to optimise their nutrition status.

Alexandra is available for appointments Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Marita is a Credentialled Diebetes Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist and holds a Master in Human Nutrition. She has experience in seeing people with diabetes in the community and in the hospital setting. She sees people with type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, pre- diabeties and gestational diabeties. Her aim is to support people living with diabetes in their individual diabetes self- management and answer any questions that they may have in relation to living well with diabetes.

Bulk billing applies when referrals are made through a GP care plan.

Dr Graeme Davey graduated from Sydney University and did his residency at Hornsby Hospital. He joined the GP training scheme at Hornsby and spent time in general practice in Castle Hill and Yass and then the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Broken Hill. Graeme then spent 6 months at Penrith Hospital studying Obstetrics and successfully completed his Diploma of Obstetrics. He then left Australia for 2 years, working in New Zealand and UK doing GP locums (accompanied by his wife and 2 sons aged 1 month and 2 years) returning to Australia in 1978, when he joined Dr Ross Hayter at the Dean Street Medical Group. With the arrival of further doctors the practice outgrew the rooms and so the Gardens was “born” and we moved surgery in May 2008.
 
Graeme’s main interest is providing all facets of a family general practice as well as minor surgical procedures.

“My interests outside of medicine over the years are family and grandchildren. I have enjoyed skiing, cycling, tennis, squash, swimming, local wineries and more recently golf.”

Dr Adrian Kay graduated from the University of NSW. He worked at the Royal Prince Alfred, Albury Base Hospital And Penrith where he gained his diploma of Obstetrics.

He moved to Albury in 1982 to join The Dean Street Medical Group. He is a founding director of The Gardens Medical Group.

Adrian enjoys the diversity of general practice.

“My interests include fishing, footy, water skiing, gardening and especially time with the family.”

Dr Victor Karaffa was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in the USA and migrated to Australia as a child. He attended high school in Adelaide and did his medical training at Flinders University of South Australia. Dr Karaffa’s post graduate hospital experience was at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and at Albury Base and Mercy Hospitals, including a diploma of obstetrics from the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. After doing locums for about 15 months, Dr Karaffa joined the then Dean Street Medical Group, taking over from the retiring partner, Dr Ross Hayter. After running out of space at the Dean Street rooms, we built and moved into the Gardens Medical Centre allowing expansion of the services provided to our patients.

Dr Victor Karaffa is currently on extended leave.

“I enjoy the full mix of clinical problems that patients present in General Practice. From obstetric shared care and paediatrics to palliative care and geriatrics, they all have their individual challenges and rewards. When not working in the field of medicine, I enjoy amateur music making performing (singing in the Murray Conservatorium Choir and playing viola in the Murray Conservatorium Orchestra). Luckily my wife Sue and son William both show an interest in and aptitude for music which allows us to share this common interest.”

 Dr Alan Dyason joined our Practice in February 2021.

 Dr Iranga Jayasundara joined our Practice in May 2020.

 Dr Michael Seymour joined our Practice in March 2020.

 Dr Natasha McLellan joined our Practice in February 2012.

 Dr Kanapathipillai joined our Practice in November 2019.

 Dr Nishani Kulatunga joined our Practice in June 2020.

 Dr Olivia Tham joined our Practice in March 2020.

Dr Robert Szabo joined our Practice in November 2020.

Dr Robert Szabo graduated from Medicine at Monash University in 1999, and has been a GP since 2004. He previously lived and worked in the border region in the 2000's. After spending some time in Melbourne and Castlemaine, he returned to Albury in 2020 to once again call the border region home.

Dr Szabo is passionate about giving people the option of reversing their medical conditions using a dietary approach, with an emphasis on low carbohydrate nutrition. He enjoys working with people to address their goals by guiding them towards a lifestyle which is likely to provide more energy and vitality.

He has a wealth of experience in using these approaches to treat diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, chronic pain and chronic fatigue.

His interests outside medicine include regenerative cattle farming, his family, nature, physical fitness, weight training and his dogs.

Dr Woo Tan joined our Practice in  February 2014.

Bachelor of Science ( Medicine) , MBBS ( UNSW) , FRACGP

Dr Woo Tan completed his medical degree at UNSW in 2005. He spent 7 years at various hospital such as St. George Hospital , John Hunter hospital , Sutherland hospital etc. prior to his GP specialist training. He moved to Albury in 2012. His main areas of interest /passion are chronic disease management such as heart disease, hypertension, respiratory disease and geriatric, paediatric , diabetes , minor surgery such as skin cancer/ lump and bump excision and work cover related consultations. He is a qualified examiner for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr. Woo Tan also has extensive knowledge in cosmetic medicine such as cosmetic injections, thread lifting and use of laser. He is a medical director of a local Cosmetic Clinic named Seventh Layer Aesthetic Clinic at Albury. Dr. Tan likes spending time with his family, enjoys travelling and loves sports such as tennis, golf and badminton. Lastly, he is a foodie as well.
 

 Dr Bai Xiao joined our Practice in February 2013.

Dr Bai Xiao is a fellow of Royal Australia College of General Practice (RACGP). Prior to joining GMG, she has worked in public hospitals all over Australia for 6 years, where she gained extensive experience in medical and surgical conditions. She is an accredited skin cancer doctor by Skin Cancer College Australasia (SCCA), specialised in skin cancer check and management of melanoma, base cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, as well as unwanted benign lesions especially on face and neck, such as benign nevus, vein, and remove by radiofrequency method. She also manages hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and alopecia (hair loss).  Dr Bai runs a Skin Cancer Clinic held on Wed at Thurgoona and Fri at Albury. GP appointments available at both Thurgoona and Albury.

 Dr Christian Fandrich joined our Practice in December 2015.

 Dr Don Jin joined our Practice in February 2017.

Dr Libby Garoni joined our Practice in May 2012.

Dr Manzoor is now working exclusively on Level 4 at OccMedi@TheGardens.

OccMedi @ The Gardens has highly trained, professional staff who will help you keep your workplace safe and free from injury. OccMedi @ The Gardens provides you with the most up-to-date advice and the highest standards of occupational health care.

OccMedi @ The Gardens has the expertise, personal care and preventative strategies to ensure your business minimises workplace risks and avoids distressing outcomes. Remember, every injury is one too many.

OccMedi @ The Gardens can help you:
Reduce absenteeism and boost productivity
Minimise WorkCover and WorkSafe claims
Provide complete and immediate care for injured workers
Reduce workplace risks through on-site assessments
Educate and train your employees on how to stay safe
Advise and encourage employees on how to improve their health

For appointments please phone 6058 6175 or email occmedi@thegardensmedical.com.au

Qualifications: MBBS, FRACGP, ACCAM, Cert.Occ.Med

Dr Peerzada joined our Practice in October 2016.

Dr Peerzada is a registered GP with Bupa for Visa Medicals.

 Dr Michele Quigley joined our Practice in September 2017.

Dr Quigley is an experienced vocationally registered GP who qualified from the UK in 1987 and migrated to Australia in 1994.

She holds UK diplomas in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and so enjoys looking after pregnant Mums and children alike. Other special interests are mens health and occupational medicine.

At home she is married with two adolescent boys and loves family life, gardening, renovating and cooking.

Dr Nikita Xiao joined our Practice in February 2014.

Dr Peter Love joined our Practice in May 2013.

Dr Peter Love is a registered Q Fever Vaccinator. Please call the surgery on 6058 6110 and ask for Kylie or Shannon to book for your Q Fever Vaccination.

Dr Peter Love also runs the Travel Medicine Clinic on Level 6, Monday and Friday, 2pm - 4pm. Please call 6058 6110 to book an appointment or click the "book online" tab above and book under the Travel Medicine Clinic.

Qualifications: MBBS MPH+TM AFFTM(ACTM) FACRRM
Graduated: in 1983 from Sydney University .
Since this time Dr Love has been Trained in
1- Medical administration ;
2- Emergency Medicine (dealing with adult and paediatric emergencies) ;

3- Undergraduate teaching ( medical students ) and a conjoint Senior lecturer UNSW Rural Clinical School      Albury and Senior Tutor Austin Clinical school, University of Melbourne :
4- Postgraduate Medical Teaching : Director of Clinical training(DCT ABH) and Board member of the then Postgraduate Committee of NSW
5- Rehabilitation Medicine (Spinal, Brain injuries, amputee, chronic functional loss and Aged Care Medicine, palliative Care and Pain Management )
6- Tropical and Travel medicine
a/ Completed and awarded a Masters degree in Tropical Medicine and also Public Health(MPH &TM) through James Cook University Nth Qld
b/ Admitted as a member Of The Australasian College of Tropical Medicine(MACTM)
c/ Awarded in ceremony Associate Fellow ,Faculty of Travel Medicine of ACTM (AFFTM(ACTM) in 1999
d/ Member of International Association of travel medicine (ISTM) and AsiaPacific travel health Society
e/ Yellow fever endorsed practitioner both NSW and Victoria
7- Australasian College Of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
a/ Awarded Fellowship of ACRRM
b/ previous Victorian Director of ACRRM
c/ Past committee member and Director of PDP ACRRM
and finally
8- Rural Specialist GP and accredited Registrar trainee for ACRRM
 

Dr Patrick Farrell has been a General Practitioner in Albury since after taking over the practice of [Late] Dr R King Stevenson at Olive St Clinic, 1987. Prior to general practice he had a 10 year hospital career featuring Emergency Medicine and Medical Administration, including 3 years as Deputy Medical Superintendent Albury Base Hospital.
Past President of Albury Base Visiting Medical Officers and Border Medical Associations. Past Board member of Border Division of General Practice.
Professional interests other than general practice include orthopaedic surgical assistant AWPH and Insight Clinic medical support at AWPH, VMO Albury Mercy.
Dr Farrell joined The Gardens Medical Group in 2008 after 10 years solo general practice and is enjoying the advantages of a modern multiservice medical practice.

Dr Ian Cook undertook study in Organic chemistry with BSC (Hons) and PhD at University of Western Australia with post doctoral studies in the synethic chemistry of biogically active compounds, before completing his medical studies. Upon graduation he served for 3 years with the Australian Army, 1 year at Kapooka, Wagga Wagga and 2 years in Lae, PNG. 

On return to Australia he worked in his own practice and then for the Federal Health Department, until starting a busy solo practice in Taree.

During his time in Taree he completed a Masters of Family Medicine (Monash University) and was appointed a Conjoint Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University.  He graduated with a Medical Doctorate in evidence based medicine in 2009 and has just this year been promoted to Conjoint Associate Professor of NSW, Conjoint Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University.

“"Doctor Cook has made wide interests in general medicine and also follows Australian Rules Football being the club doctor for a number of teams over the years. Dr Cook is working full time in this area because of his grandchildren who live in Finlay."”

Dr Michael Thomas joined our Practice in May 2011. Dr Thomas is a CASA Accredited Doctor and GP Obstetrician.

Dr Micheal Giltrap joined our Practice in July 2011.

Dr Stephen Zhao joined our Practice in February 2012.

Dr Mohammed Quazi joined our Practice in November 2012. Fellowed from RACGP.