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B.TechMgt (Biotech) B.Com(Hons) MBBS DCH FRACGP

Dr Renee Mitchell is a native of Silverdale. She is passionate about providing a quality medical service for our community. Renee studied her medical degree at Griffith University, after a career in IT. She completed an extended rural generalist term in Oakey, QLD, before internship and residency at Blacktown/Mount Druitt. She strengthened her experience with terms at Westmead and Westmead Children's Hospital. Renee holds a Diploma in Children's Health and a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She subspecialises in Paediatrics, Women's Health and Mental Health. Renee never stops talking about her 2 kids, Ava and James.

MBBS (Hons 1), DCH, FPAA Certificate of Reproductive & Sexual Health, FRACGP

Dr Kate Watson graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2012 with an MBBS (Hons 1) and was also honoured to be awarded the UNSW David de Carle and John Edmonds Prizes for Medicine. She completed her hospital training at Concord and Canterbury Hospitals prior to gaining her fellowship in General Practice. Dr Watson has also completed a Diploma of Child Health and has undertaken the FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive & Sexual Health (for women). She is accredited to insert and remove Implanon contraceptive devices.

Dr Watson thoroughly enjoys the diversity of General Practice and strives to build positive relationships with all her patients. She is particularly interested in preventative medicine, women’s & children’s health, and sexual health for women. Dr Watson is also developing skills in dermatology and is working towards the RACGP Certificate of Primary Care Dermatology. 

Outside of work Dr Watson enjoys nothing more than spending time with her young daughter, reading widely, and planning her next travel adventure! 

BMED MD MMED (CLIN EPI)

Dr Elton Lin is a Registrar with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). 

Elton completed his Bachelor of Medicine at the University of New South Wales and his Masters in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) at the University of Sydney. 

He has worked with Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, in radiation oncology at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse and in a busy emergency department at Austin Hospital in Melbourne. Elton has practiced in GP clinics in Campsie and Dubbo and is currently finishing his extended skills training in skin cancer management. 

He is a calm, thoughtful and approachable practitioner. 

In his spare time, Dr Elton enjoys cycling, cooking and coffee! 

 BMedSc/MD 

Dr Josie Stafford is a Registrar with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). 

Josie completed her Medical Degree at Monash University in Melbourne.

She has trained at Prince of Wales Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney and is currently finishing her Diploma of Child Health through Sydney Children's Hospital. 

She is a compassionate and attentive practitioner who strives to empower patients through health education and holistic care.

In her spare time, Dr Josie enjoys pottery, pilates, reading and a good cup of tea! 

MBBS

Dr Narendra Tennakoon is a Registrar pursuing his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

Dr Narendra completed his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Colombo and practiced at 2 hospitals in Sri Lanka before relocating to Australia in 2012.

Dr Narendra has since spent 4.5 years as a Senior Resident in NSW hospitals working in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Urology, Geriatrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Rehabilitation wards. Following his hospital practice, Dr Narendra has worked for 7 years in GP Practices in Marsden Park, Bathurst and Lithgow.

In his spare time, Dr Narendra enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.