General Practitioners

Practice Principal Dip Comp Nurs (ChCh), MBChB (Otago), DPH, MPH&TM, MFM (research) FRACGP, FARGP (Tasmania and National GP Supervisor of the Year 2020)  OAM

Jim trained and worked as a registered nurse in NZ, UK and Australia including charge nurse of ICU and lecturer in nursing undergraduate program, then went to medical school in Dunedin. Post grad work included initial training as a public health physician then transfer to RACGP training program in Tasmania. Interests include public health medicine and rural generalism. He has been on the RACGP Tasmania faculty board and RACGP Rural board and is an ex member of the RACGP post fellowship expert committee and has been  a FRACGP examiner, medical educator and supervisor liaison officer with GPTT. He is a clinical senior lecturer with UTAS rural clinical school, Burnie.​ Jim has completed a Masters in Family Medicine by research at Monash University. His thesis examines the effect of health literacy on ambulance use in rural communities. Jim is the RACGP Tasmania Faculty Provost from 2024-2026. Jim was awarded OAM in the 2026 Australia Day Awards for services to general practice.

MBBS (UTAS) 

Phoebe joined us in Feb 2026. She completed her MBBS at the Rural Clinical School Burnie and is a registrar with the RACGP training program.

MBBS (UTAS) FRACGP

Brad graduated from UTAS in 2015 after spending the final 2 years of his degree at the Rural Clinical School. He grew up in Queenstown Tasmania before moving to Burnie where he now calls home. He spent 2 years working in the North West Regional and Mersey Community hospitals before joining GP training, spending 12 months at Patrick Street Clinic before joining Saunders Street Clinic. He enjoys all aspects of medicine and is involved with the Rural Clinical School as a GP academic and is involved in all aspects related to the MBBS taught at the Rural Clinical School, Burnie, UTAS. 

MBBS  FRACGP (Tasmania General Practitioner in Training Award 2024)

James, a U.S. native, ventured to Singapore at 16 for college before settling in Tasmania in 2011 to pursue medicine at UTAS. Tasmania, where he now calls home, holds a special place in his heart. Fueled by gratitude, James aspires to reciprocate by becoming a GP, with a keen interest in both General Practice and Emergency Medicine.

BaBioScience, MBBS

Michaele has spent the last 15 years largely in emergency departments but also enjoyed time in paediatrics, intensive care and general medicine.   Having spent most of her career in city emergency departments, Michaele has found her interests lie in rural medicine. Michaele is a senior ACRRM registrar.

MBBS, FRACGP, cert Aviation Medicine

Steph graduated from the University of Tasmania (with honours) in 2008 and gained her fellowship in 2014. She has previously worked at the Deloraine Medical Centre and Launceston Medical Centre for a few months before relocating to Wynyard in 2023 with her family. When not busy with her 2 young children, Dr Hey enjoys various sports including hockey, mountain biking and bushwalking. For the past 14 years she has been involved with the Soaring Club of Tasmania. In this time, she has learnt to fly gliders (motorless aircraft) and has gained several certificates. It is therefore not surprising to know she also has an interest in Aviation Medicine.

MD, 

Ash joined us a RACGP registrar in mid 2025.   

Ash's commitment to rural health stems from both personal experience and professional motivation. Having spent time in  Tasmania I developed an appreciation for the unique challenges faced by underserved communities and the vital role of the GP as a healthcare leader.

Ash is particularly interested in Dermatology/Skin cancer, Pediatric, Chronic diseases management, Geriatric Medicine, Minor Surgical Procedures, and Aboriginal Health, and he is committed to working in areas where his impact as a GP can contribute to improved access and health equity.  

MBBS RACGP registrar

Brooke trained at the Rural Clinical School, Burnie and enjoys rural medical practice. Brooke is a RACGP registrar and joined us in Feb 2026.

​Nurse Manager, nurse immuniser

Fiona is a a local and trained as a registered nurse at the old North West Regional Hospital located at the Harvey Norman site in Burnie. She mainly worked in the surgical ward and paediatrics as a registered nurse after completing her training. Fiona also worked as an Industrial Nurse for several years then worked in Family, Child and Youth Heath Service where she worked as a School Nurse for 20 years. Started work in general practice in 2010.

General Physician and Intensivist MBChB (Otago) MD FRACP

Mike visits weekly. All specialists require GP referrals for consultations and are self employed. 

Rheumatologist MBBS FRACP

Stewart is a rheumatologist who visits monthly. All specialists require GP referrals for consultations and are self employed.

Audiologist

Independent audiologists visit on a regular basis and are booked directly with the providers 

Audiologist

Independent audiologists visit on a regular basis and are booked directly with the providers 

Occupational Therapist  DipOT (NZ), DipGrad (Otago) DipTour (Otago) 

Rebecca can provide private OT advice and assessment by referral from GPs, insurers and DVA. 2020 - Rebecca has no availability due to pressure of practice management. 

Practice Manager