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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 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 Stephen Zhao joined our Practice in February 2012.
Dr Mohammed Quazi joined our Practice in November 2012.
Dr Natasha McLellan joined our practice in August 2011.
Dr Micheal Giltrap joined our Practice in July 2011.
Dr Paul Evans joined our Practice in February 2011.
Dr Paul Evans is also the principle clinician of the Gardens Skin Cancer Clinic on Level 6. Please follow the link below to the Gardens Skin Cancer Clinic website.
http://gardensskinclinic.com/
Dr Michael Thomas joined our Practice in May 2011. Dr Thomas is a CASA Accredited Doctor and GP Obstetrician.
Dr Rebecca McGowan joined our practice in July 2011.
Dr McGowan was born in Albury, studied Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Monash University Melbourne and is now living on the family farm with her husband and children. Qualified in General Practice, Graduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine. Dr McGowan loves General Practice, “cradle to the grave” family medicine and in particular, the chance to look after several generations in the one family.
Dr McGowan is also the Medical Director for a national Men’s Health Program “Prick and a Pint”.
“My interests outside work include farming, gardening, skiing and travelling. ”
Dr Nikita Xiao joined our Practice in February 2014.
Dr Libby Garoni joined our Practice in May 2012.
Dr Woo Tan 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 6021 3555 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 6021 3555 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 Rosie Saxton joined our Practice in July 2008.
Dr Christian Fandrich joined our Practice in December 2015.
Dr Bai Xiao joined our Practice in February 2013.
Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor.
Special interests in skin cancer check, skin cancer surgery, skin care and conditioning, acne, sweating (hands/ feet/ axilla), hair loss and facial/ leg spider veins.
Dr Ferencz "Joszef" Baranyay joined our Practice in February 2015.
Dr Baranyay is a registered Q-Fever Vaccinator. Please call the surgery on 02 6021 3555 and ask for Kylie or Shannon to book an appointment for your Q-Fever vaccination.
Dr Baranyay is a registered GP with Bupa for Visa Medicals.
Dr Rummana Siddiqui joined our Practice in February 2015.
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 Lucinda Thomas joined our Practice in January 2017.
Dr Lucinda Thomas was raised in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Dr Lucinda Thomas graduated from the University of Wollongong. She trained in The Wollongong Hospital and the surrounding Illawarra over the following 5 years and completed her Diploma of Child Health while working in Paediatrics. As well as working in other areas, she also worked in Women's and Maternal health providing antenatal care in the hospital and in General Practice. Commencing her general practice training in the Illawarra, Lucinda moved with her family to Albury/Wodonga to join us at Gardens Medical Group in January 2017. She has settled in for the long term, enjoying the country lifestyle and exploring the beautiful surrounds on her motorcycle. She enjoys medicine in the country and caring for a wide range of people. She also enjoys teaching and has been appointed as an instructor in emergency skills with the College of Rural and Remote Medicine.
“I love working in General Practice in regional New South Wales and Victoria.”
Dr Don Jin joined our Practice in February 2017.
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 Priya Rana started at our Practice in February 2018.
Dr. Ryan Thomas joined our Practice in August 2018.
Dr. Thomas grew up in Albury before moving to Canada. He later returned to study medicine at Deakin University in Geelong. He has now moved back to Albury with his wife. In his spare time he enjoys cooking and travelling.
Dr Salma Yasmin joined the Practice in February 2019.
Dr Kristy Tybura joined the Practice in February 2019.
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