Dr David M. Welch, M.B., B.S. (Hons), Dip R.A.C.O.G., F.R.A.C.G.P., has been with the practice since 1982, is the practice principal, and teaches, supervises and mentors G.P. registrars and junior doctors under the auspices of the RACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners) and the ACRRM (Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine) training programs.
David has extensive experience in all aspects of general practice, including antenatal care, post-natal care, paediatrics, women’s health, menopause, men’s health, and geriatrics. David has special interests in skin diseases (dermatology), diagnosing skin cancers, and the treatment of pre-cancerous lesions and skin cancers with liquid nitrogen and excision.
Dr Bhavya Balasubramanya (“Bhavya”), M.B.,B.S., M.D., D.N.B., D.T.M.H, joined the practice in 2022 and is a family physician with experience in all GP matters. Her special interests include Menopause, Skin Cancer medicine (skin checks, cryotherapy & excision of lesions), Tropical Medicine & Vaccinations, Chronic Disease Management and continuity of care, and Shared Antenatal Care with Royal Darwin Hospital. Bhavya speaks English, Kannada, Hindi & Tamil.
Dr Debbie Gillon, M.D., Dip. Emerg. Med. is with the practice for 2025, and has extensive experience in general medicine, paediatrics, and emergency medicine, having worked as a doctor in Queensland and Victoria since 2011.
Dr Susana Benavente Lazo, M.D., Dip. Emerg. Med. is with the practice for 2025, and has extensive experience in general medicine, paediatrics, and emergency medicine, having worked as a doctor in Queensland and Victoria since 2011.
Dr Kim Manias, has been with the surgery since 2000, but has retired as a doctor at the end of 2024. He does, however, continue in his administrative role as our practice manager.
Our nurses, who carry out wound care, vaccinations, ear syringes, and assists the doctors are Sarah and Jessica.
Our practice manager, Dr Kim Manias, has been with the practice since 2000.
Our daytime receptionists are Dee, Melissa, Maxine, Tanya, and Sue.
