Team

Dr Cross is a specialist general practitioner.

She graduated from Monash University and when she first moved to Bungendore was completing a Diploma in Obs. and Gynae.

She started working as a GP in Bungendore and commenced Bungendore Medical Centre in1980. She completed specialist exams in General Practice in 1990.

She is a senior medical educator with the RACGP, and has undertaken advanced education in medical education, and regularly teaches supervisors as well as registrars in general practice.

She is a Rural Clinical teacher with ANU and a Supervisor with ACCRM (Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine).

She is a member of the RACGP Special Interest Group around Family Violence and is involved regularly in presenting at international workshops on this subject.

Her other passion is in planetary health and the environment.

She really enjoys the complexity of general practice and continues to see patients with chronic and complex needs.

Please call reception on (02) 6238 1417 to make an appointment.

Dr Miranda Sherley is a GP with a broad interest in all areas of general practice including minor procedures such as skin cancer removal, implanon insertion and removal and IUD insertion and removal. She is also a Sexual Health Physician and offers care in all areas of sexual health including HIV, Hepatits, Menopause, Womens and Mens health, Sexual health screening, Genital Dermatology and Transgender Medicine. If you would like to see Dr Sherley as a Specialist please see your usual GP for a referral.

Please call reception on (02) 6238 1417 to make an appointment.

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Sasanka is a specialist general practitioner.

He graduated from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2003, and was in UK for 1 year, before moving to Perth in 2006.

Sasanka moved to Canberra in 2008. Since he has worked in a variety of clinical roles, including in the Emergency Department, before moving into General Practice in 2011.

He has been working in Bungendore Medical Centre since 2012.

He completed his specialist training in General Practice in 2013. He has also attained the Diploma of Child Health from Sydney Children's Hospital in 2011 and has obtained post graduate certificate in occupational health.

Sasanka has special interests in Emergency Medicine, skin conditions, minor surgical procedures, child health and men's health.

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Carlos is a fellow of the RACGP with special interest in skin conditions, minor surgical and cosmetic procedures, eye conditions, child and adolescent health and mens health. He is one of the doctors involved in our skin check clinic.

Tom graduated from the University of Manchester in 2011, and worked in the NHS in the UK for 2 years, before moving to Canberra in 2013. He has since worked in a variety of critical care roles, including in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics, before moving into General Practice in 2016. He completed his specialist training in General Practice in 2021. He has also attained the Diploma of Child Health from Sydney Children's Hospital, and the Emergency Medicine certificate from the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine. He still works part of the week in the Emergency Department at Canberra Hospital and has an interest in Emergency Medicine, Sports medicine & injuries, child health and men's health. He is currently studying for a Master's of Sports Medicine at the University of Queensland.
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Steve performs minor surgical procedures for the removal of skin lesions. He is presently on leave and once he returns he will be taking appointments fortnightly on Tuesdays. He will not be doing general practice consultations.

Please call reception to make an appointment on (02) 6238 1417.

Emma has returned from parental leave and is working part-time on most Fridays.
Emma has an interest in child and family health and worked at Orange Hospital before completing her GP training in Forster, Braidwood and Bungendore. She has a Diploma of Child Health and a Certificate of Reproductive and Sexual Health. Emma grew up in Gunnedah, in north west NSW, and is committed to delivering health care to regional and rural areas.
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Chaitali completed her primary medical training in India in 2003 and then went on to complete her postgraduate degrees in dermatology in 2008. She moved to Australia with almost 10 years of medical experience. Since then, she has been certified by the Australian Medical Council (AMC), has attained her Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) Fellowship and is in the process of becoming a fellow of Skin and Cancer College Australasia. She has observed in various hospitals including Royal
Children’s, Royal Melbourne and St. Vincent’s hospital in Victoria to enhance her skills in both paediatric and adult dermatology.

Areas of interest:
· General dermatology
· Skin checks and biopsy
· Women's health
· Implanon insertion and removal
· Preventative medicine
· Chronic disease management

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Michelle earned her medical degree from ANU in 2017 and achieved Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2024.

Michelle completed her internship and residency at The Canberra Hospital (TCH) and Calvary Hospital. Prior to working as a GP, Michelle has worked as psychiatric registrar and emergency doctor in TCH and Calvary Hospital.

She has a Diploma in Child Health (Sydney Children Hospitals Network). She is a member of Australian Menopause Society.

She also holds a PhD degree in Biochemistry from Monash University, Vic.

Specialty interest areas:

Women’s Health: Antenatal care, cervical screening, breast health, well
women’s screening, menopause management
Sexual Health and Family Planning: STI management, contraception,
Implanon insertion and removal
Children’s Health: Childhood illness, health checkups, immunisation
Skin check and small skin procedure
Men’s health
Mental health

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Dr Ying did most of her early hospital training in Canberra, then pursued General Practice training in rural NSW.
She has a special interest in women's health and antenatal care, but loves the variety and complexity that General Practice offers.

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Dr Tony has special interests in paediatrics, men's health, preventative medicine and emergency medicine.

He graduated in 2008 (Perú), and completed his Specialist training in "Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria" (GP) 2017 in Spain.

He worked for the Spanish Health Care System (Spain) in the Emergency Department and in Primary Care before moving to Canberra (Australia) in 2023.

Since then, he has been certified by the Australian Medical Council (AMC), now working towards his fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

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Dr Chris completed his medical training in Scotland before moving to Canberra in 2018. He has since worked in Emergency Medicine and completed the Emergency Medicine Postgraduate Certificate before starting GP training in 2022.

He joins the Bungendore Medical Centre team with several years of General Practice and Emergency Medicine experience and is currently working towards completing his fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

As an Academic Registrar Dr Chris works on Mondays and Tuesdays at Bungendore Medical Centre and spends the rest of his week working at the ANU Medical School in Canberra where he is researching GP leadership.

He enjoys the breadth of general practice and is happy to see all patients however currently does not perform any skin or women’s health procedures.

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Dr Neeta Pramanik is excited to continue her medical career at Bungendore Medical Centre.

Dr Pramanik comes to BMC with a wealth of experience, having worked in general practice in Moruya and Ulladulla, and also having worked at several hospitals - Canberra Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital, Ryde Hospital and Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide.

Dr Pramanik has also completed her diploma in paediatrics and her emergency medical certificate. She is keen work in all aspects of general practice, but has a particular interest in children’s health, women’s health, mental health and skin related issues.

In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her two sons, gardening and listening to music.

Sharon is the Practice Manager and Registered Nurse. Please feel free to see her if you have any suggestions or feedback.

Kristina has completed her Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting and is now studying her Degree in Nursing. She is working Thursdays with Dr Steve Myers.

Stephanie is a Registered Nurse with experience in emergency and intensive care nursing. She has a diploma in Critical Care Nursing and is a Nurse Immuniser.

Her current interests are childhood immunisations and health checks, chronic disease management, women's health and caring for all people of the Bungendore community.

Lozang is a Registered Nurse with experience in various hospital settings including medical, orthopaedic and rehab wards. He also spent time working with children in India.

He recently moved to Bungendore from New Zealand with his wife and children. His interests are completing the nurse vaccinator certificate, wound care, cardiac medicine and caring for people of all ages.

Anne is a long-standing member of the team here at Bungendore Medical Centre. She has a largely administrative role branching throughout the practice. She also coordinates training for staff and steps in at reception when extra hands are needed.

Maxine joined the practice in 2014 and works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Originally on reception, Maxine now has an administrative role and coordinates supplies at the centre.

Mary works on reception on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. Mary also takes a leading role in the management of transferring medical records and responding to request for information.

Tegan grew up in Bungendore and joined our practice in 2022.

She is passionate about developing systems to support excellence in healthcare administration and recently reviewed and upgraded several training procedures within the centre.

She recently completed her Certificate III in Business - Medical Administration and is already using her knowledge to streamline processes and improve patient interactions with the practice.

Melody joined the team as a Medical Receptionist in 2021, and transitioned in to a new role in late 2023. She is now responsible for Digital Content & Communication including the website, social media and waiting room television.

Aliesha recently joined Bungendore Medical Centre as a Medical Receptionist. She has previous experience in similar roles, and is studying towards her Medical Practice Assistant Certificate IV.

Tracy Harb is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian specialising in maternal and infant/child nutrition. She has many years’ experience in clinical practice in both public and private sectors. Tracy’s academic qualifications are:

* B. App Sci (Human Nutrition)
* Grad Dip Dietetics
* Master of Public Health
* PhD (paediatric nutrition)

Tracy’s PhD research investigated the link between maternal diet and allergies & functional gut disorders in breastfed infants.
Tracy currently works one to two days per week in Private Practice (A Healthy Plate) and four days per week managing the Women, Youth and Children’s Community Nutrition Service at Canberra Health Services.

Tracy has enjoyed a varied career, having previously held a variety of positions in the public sector including, Policy Officer, Program Manager and Public Health Epidemiologist.

PsyBA (Hons), PGDip Counselling (UC), MAPS

Mercedes will be with us on Tuesday's and Wednesday's for a range of psychotherapy options for adults, children of all ages and their carers. Please check her website for appointments.

In adults, Mercedes has a professional interest in: Anxiety; Depression; Domestic Violence; Sexual Abuse; ASD, Eating disorders and Postnatal Anxiety and depression.

In Children and Adolescents, Mercedes has extensive experience with Anxiety, Behavioral Symptoms, Depression, ADHD and ASD.

Mercedes is a busy mother of three. She enjoys family bush walks, and spending time with her spoodle, as well as tending to the numerous family guinea pigs.

Kenneth has over 30 years’ experience providing person-centred social work support and case management in the disability and aged care sectors, working with individuals, their families and carers. He liaises with other allied health professionals to provide assistance accessing supports and services. Additionally, Kenneth provides support for people accessing My Aged Care, NDIS and Centrelink.
Kenneth also provides counselling and support to individuals, families and carers during times of grief and loss and when preparing for end of life.
For patients of this medical practice this is a subsidised service (conditions apply). For appointments (Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning) please call 02 6238 1417

Please book with Kate directly on : 0438409433

Kate has over twenty-five years of psychotherapy experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various clinical settings in ACT Health, NSW Health, Department of Defence, non-government sector and private practice. She has an extensive background in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy and mindfulness approaches. She is also an experienced clinical supervisor, trainer and consultant providing competitive rates for interested therapists, teams or agencies.
Kates key areas of interest and experience are in sexual assault trauma, childhood trauma, domestic violence, couples work, depression and anxiety, alcohol and other drug substance use issues and grief and loss.
Her approach to therapy is relational, integrative and collaborative to help you identify your goals, then take the necessary steps towards positive change and improvement in the quality of your life. Kate is committed to creating a client-centred, collaborative, warm and empathic environment so that you can feel supported.

David is a Registered Psychologist and is a full member of the Australian Association of Psychologists incorporated. David works in private practice and provides Psychological services across the lifespan, including: children, youth, adults and has extensive experience completing educational assessments, behavioral assessments and ASD assessments.

David is an approved WorkCover provider in NSW and the ACT and uses a range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Appointments can be made after a referral from your GP. Please ring 0407262178 to make your appointment or contact David by email david.cleverly87@gmail.com