Meet the team

Dr Tim Shepherd

Moruya
Dr Tim Shepherd
MBBS (Monash), DRCOG, FACRRM

Thirty two years ago I began my GP career here at QSMC. In the early days I was a Visiting Medical Officer at Moruya Hospital - Obstetrician, Anaesthetist, rural GP, father of 4 and in some spare time a volunteer doc overseas. I love the longevity of all our team in our practice - its evolution of new people and the development of our new surgery. I am still surfing, kayaking, photographing, hiking, travelling - and happily married. I am a grandfather of 2 - fantastic!
PROFILE
Dr Richard Lloyd

Broulee & Moruya
Dr Richard Lloyd
MBBS (Syd), Dip. Obs (RACOG), DA (UK), FACRRM

Richard arrived in Moruya in 1991 following a year of anaesthetic training in the UK. Richard spent the next 24 years in various roles at Moruya Hospital - GP VMO, GP obstetrician and GP Anaesthetist. Whilst no longer a hospital VMO, Richard works full-time in General Practice.
PROFILE
Dr Neil Starmer

Broulee & Moruya
Dr Neil Starmer
MBBS (UNSW), MPH & TM (JCU), FRACGP

Dr Neil Starmer graduated in medicine from UNSW in 1989 and plotted his escape from Sydney soon after. Neil has worked in hospitals and general practice in Sydney, the Central Coast, the Gulf of Carpentaria, Townsville and Darwin as well as on Royal Australian Navy ships and bases. Neil completed his General Practice training and a Masters in Public Health and Tropical Medicine while serving with the Royal Australian Navy. Neil left full time service with the RAN in 1999 to join the Queen Street Medical Practice as a partner and remains in the Navy Reserves. Neil chose to be a General Practitioner to provide continuing, comprehensive and coordinated health care to people in their own community. Neil appreciates the completeness of care that can be provided through working in both the general practice and Moruya Hospital. Neil has an additional interest in drug and alcohol medicine and is an accredited methadone prescriber. Neil is married with two children and enjoys being a part of the Eurobodalla community. Neil participates in a wide range of pursuits; his ideal day involves one major and two minor activities. His recreational interests include remaining fit, sailing, gardening and telemark skiing.
PROFILE
Dr Les Roberts-Thomson

Broulee & Moruya
Dr Les Roberts-Thomson
MBBS, FRACGP, FACRRM, DRANZCOG (Adv.), DTM&H

Dr Les Roberts-Thomson grew up on a potato farm in Tasmania, and did most of his training in North Queensland, before moving to Moruya in 2004. Along the way, he has done some work in Papua New Guinea and Ethiopia. Apart from work, he enjoys cricket, cycling and the snow.
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Dr Peter James

Moruya
Dr Peter James
MBBS (Sydney), FACRRM

During my early GP years I worked in rural Queensland, Brisbane and then in Sylvania Sydney. I have now been a South Coast GP for 32 years - working at Batemans Bay Medical Centre and Batemans Bay Hospital as Visiting Medical Officer. In April 2014, I chose to move to Queen Street Medical Centre, Moruya - it's a large, friendly, well-run practice in a new building where I enjoy working with my many GP colleagues who have different talents. I am interested in all aspects of general medical practice ,especially geriatrics. My general interests are bird watching & breeding, surfing, snow skiing and trekking.
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Dr Ali Lavender

Broulee & Moruya
Dr Ali Lavender
MBBS (London), FRACGP, DRCOG, DFFP

I qualified in 1992 from St Thomas's, London and then worked in the South of England before moving to Australia with my family in 2005. I enjoy the outdoor lifestyle here, especially bushwalking, camping and swimming in the ocean.My medical interests are paediatrics, women's health and I am a Specialist HIV prescriber.
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Dr Judith Toman

Broulee & Moruya
Dr Judith Toman
MBBS (Qld), BSc, FRACGP, FACRRM, FARGP,
MPH, Dip Paeds, DRANZCOG (Advanced)

I graduated from the University of Queensland in 2000 after my first degree in Science from the Australian National University. I then worked at Nambour, Sydney Children’s, Wollongong and Shoalhaven Hospitals before I settled in Moruya in 2005. I am a VMO at Moruya Hospital in obstetrics and on the general ward, as well as providing general practice services in Moruya, Tuross Head and Broulee. My areas of interest are women's health and paediatrics, and I have a Diploma in Child Health and the Advanced Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
I also work with training GP registrars and medical students, and am passionate about medical teaching and training. I am a Senior Lecturer and the Academic Coordinator in the Eurobodalla for the ANU Faculty of Medicine. In this role I facilitate training the next generation of doctors, with a particular focus on the medical students who chose to live and study in our area for the third year of their medical studies.

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Dr Marie Bond

Moruya
Dr Marie Bond
MBBS, M.Ed, B.Sc, B.Ed, FACRRM

My professional interests include emergency medicine and general practice for all ages groups, and all backgrounds. It is this variety of medical and surgical issues that makes it interesting. Further, it is the mix that is the Eurodoballa community that I enjoy meeting in my work as a rural GP.
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Dr. Brenton Cole

Broulee & Moruya
Dr. Brenton Cole
MBBS, DCH

Brenton studied at the University of Wollongong and graduated in 2011. He completed post graduate training at Wollongong and Shoalhaven hospitals. Brenton is interested in paediatrics and has completed the diploma of childrens health. His other interest is in obstetrics and in 2015 he moved to Moruya to complete the advanced diploma of obstetrics. Brenton is working at QSMC Moruya and on Fridays at Broulee. He is now a VMO/Obstetrician at Moruya District Hospital.
PROFILE
Dr Kishani Weerasena

Moruya
Dr Kishani Weerasena
MBBS M.Sc (Medical Toxicology)

I have over 10 years’ experience in general practice. Having graduated in 2005, I have worked in different fields such as general medicine, general surgery and antenatal care - this included my volunteer medical work in the rural areas of Sri Lanka. I completed my post-graduation in Sri Lanka and in 2016 completed a Diploma in Child Health from Westmead Hospital and University of Sydney. Prior to joining the Queen Street Medical Centre in May 2017 I worked at Moruya District Hospital and have developed a great fondness for coastal living in this beautiful rural setting At QSMC I continue my passion working as a rural GP to care for the people in this lovely community while enjoying a relaxed life style with my family. I also have a passion for languages and am fluent in English, Sinhalese, Hindi, Urdu and Arabic. My main areas of interest are preventive health, reproductive health, chronic diseases and geriatric medicine.
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Dr Lisa Hyde

Broulee
Dr Lisa Hyde
MBBS (Sydney), FRACGP, DRANZCOG (Adv.)

Originally from the Hunter Valley, my first jobs after graduation were at Gosford and Newcastle hospitals. I then moved overseas and after completing a paediatric residency in the USA, I went to Southern Africa, where I lived and worked for over five years. It was then time to return to Australia and our family moved to the South Coast in 2011. I thoroughly enjoy being a rural GP and I have a special interest in women’s health, paediatrics and indigenous health. I am a member of the Obstetrics team at Moruya Hospital.
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Dr. Thilan Walgamage

Moruya
Dr. Thilan Walgamage
BSc, MBBS, DFM, MD, DCH, MRCS(1), FRACGP Certificate of Counselling and Mental Health Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Surgery

The great diversity in nature, languages and people has always fascinated me while travelling and working in many parts of the world. I have worked in different countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Oman and Canada during my career and feel fortunate to settle down in Australia with my wife. My overseas experience is in the fields of Emergency Medicine, General and Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Practice. I have obtained my MBBS in 2003, Diploma in Family medicine (UK) in 2006, MRCS 1(Eng) in 2008, MD Canada in 2011, Diploma in Child health (Uni. Of Sydney) in 2017 and fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2018. Working in our Moruya Hospital Emergency Department and at Queen Street Medical Centre Moruya has allowed me to provide extensive support to our local community. My special interest is in Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery and I have undergone up-skilling in skin cancer management in Australia attaining my Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine and a Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Surgery. Also, see Dr Thilan Walgamage - Skin Cancer Management
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Dr Issuru Premawardhana

Moruya
Dr Issuru Premawardhana
MBBS (Colombo), FRACGP

In 2005 I Graduated from the University of Colombo, Faculty of Medicine (UCFM), Sri Lanka where I then worked for a couple of years. I then decided to emigrate to Australia and my family and I spent over four years in Tasmania. I worked in hospitals and then in general practice throughout different regions including the North West and Hobart. We then moved to Sydney but found the big city pace too hectic and my family and I decided to settle here on the south coast where I currently practice at QSMC Tuross Head. I love the relaxed pace here - it's the perfect lifestyle for our young family and we love the lack of traffic! I love to visit Sydney once in a while to be reminded of what is not missed. Having now lived in Australia for many years - I now call Australia home.
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Dr Emily Goodwin

Moruya
Dr Emily Goodwin
BAppSc ForSc; MBBS

It was over ten years ago that I was first introduced by my partner to the hidden-jewel that is the South Coast. I fell in love. Years later, after completing my internship in Brisbane, I was fortunate enough to be accepted as a Resident at Moruya District Hospital. It was here I first had the pleasure of working with Judy, Les and Neil.
I have been a GP registrar for two years now, and am very excited to join the Queen Street Team. When I'm not working you might find me watching cricket in the summer, NRL in the winter, fishing on Coila or frolicking in my garden.
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Dr Eliza Baker

Moruya
Dr Eliza Baker
BMed MD

I graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2015 and have done my first couple of years training at St George Hospital in Sydney. I’m excited to finally escape Sydney to start my General Practice training in Moruya.
I grew up in Cowra, a small town in Central West NSW, so the peace and quiet of Moruya is a very welcome change from the city. Outside of work I’m hoping to spend more time gardening, swimming and kayaking.
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Dr Aidan Lawrence

Broulee & Moruya
Dr Aidan Lawrence
MBBS ACRRM

After graduating in 1978 (the late Pleistocene) and following a stint in the Army and PNG, I focused on country medicine and revel in assisting in the education of the young doctors of this world. For the past 25+ years, I've been involved in Addiction and Pain Medicine with training at Uni NSW and Harvard. Carolyn and I have three adult children and three dogs (we've always had three dogs) and none of them like to go fishing with me. I have a boat that requires more attention than the dogs and like to travel ... so I can get the T-shirt that says I've been! Eating and good wine are among the great pleasures in life and anything pleasurable has got to be good for you ... right? Oh ... and an apple a day is good for your biome!
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Dr Tim Shepherd

Moruya
Dr Richard Lloyd

Broulee & Moruya
Dr Neil Starmer

Broulee & Moruya
Dr Les Roberts-Thomson

Broulee & Moruya
Dr Peter James

Moruya
Dr Ali Lavender

Broulee & Moruya
Dr Judith Toman

Broulee & Moruya
Dr Marie Bond

Moruya
Dr. Brenton Cole

Broulee & Moruya
Dr Kishani Weerasena

Moruya
Dr Lisa Hyde

Broulee
Dr. Thilan Walgamage

Moruya
Dr Issuru Premawardhana

Moruya
Dr Emily Goodwin

Moruya
Dr Eliza Baker

Moruya
Dr Aidan Lawrence

Broulee & Moruya

Making an appointment
Phone: Our phones are open from 8.30am – 1.00pm and 1.30pm – 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Click here to call one of our practices

Moruya
Call 02 4474 2222
Broulee
Call 02 4471 5199

Online: Book your appointment online anytime from the Home or Our Doctors page.

Cancellations and fees: Please contact us at least 24 hours prior to change/cancel your appointment. Patients failing to cancel/attend their appointment incur a $50 or $65 fee.

New Patients
We welcome new patients and their families. Please phone us to discuss and book your first appointment as important information is required. Be sure to read more for full details.

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On-the-Day appointments
On-the-day appointments times are set aside each day for patients with urgent or serious problems when access to a doctor is essential.

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Business as usual from today. Thank you Firies.

It’s business as usual by appointment for our Moruya and Broulee practices from today – 13 January.

We are anticipating a higher than usual phone call load this week so if you are in the queue on the phone press 2 for an auto-call back – you won’t loose your place in the queue. Remember you can also book appointments and order most scripts on line so do give this a try.

Sincere thanks to our practice team who have done their very best to keep the practice up and running whenever we could safely open during these days of crisis.

We pay tribute to all our brave and couragious RFS firefighters – their support teams and families, our emergency services and the army of volunteers helping our community and wildlife – our heartfelt thanks to you all.

Open until midday tomorrow – 10 Jan

Our practice will be open tomorrow morning from 8.00 am until 12.00 pm for appointments and walk-in services.

The practice is closing at midday due to the anticipated fire threat to Moruya and region due to deteriorating weather conditions forecast. Patients with afternoon appointments on 10 Jan will be sent an SMS message to please phone the practice to re-schedule their appointment.

We plan to open for “business as usual” from Monday 13 Jan at our Moruya and Broulee practices and will issue any updates as required. Also stay tuned for Radio ABC South-East for updates about our practice.

Open for appointments and walk-in services

Our practice is open for patients with appointments and we are offering walk-in medical services – our doctors will endeavour to see all who require medical attention on a priority (triage) sit and wait basis.

Our Broulee practice will remain closed until further notice and the phone is diverted to our Moruya practice. We cannot offer any immunisations due to the power outages as the vaccines cannot be stored without refrigeration. Our thoughts and wishes remain with you all – please remain alert to bushfire conditions near you.

Message to our staff and doctors: Your safety is our utmost priority – do not attend work unless it is safe to do so.

Walk-In service 2 and 3 Jan 2020

Due to the bushfires our practice will offer limited, walk-in services only on 2 and 3 Jan 2020. The practice is without power and IT and many of our team are unable to work due to the distaster situation.

Doctors will strive to see anyone who requires attention on a WALK IN basis only. There will be NO appointments and we cannot advise on waiting times. Patients will be triaged and seen on a priority basis.

We will continue to monitor the situation during the coming days and issue advice when possible. Please understand the practice may have to close without warning due to the fires and road closures.

Queen Street Medical Centre Broulee will be closed 2 and 3 January.

Message to our staff and doctors: Please attend work only when it is safe for you to do so. The safety of you and your family is paramount and our thoughts and wishes are with you.

Limited services today

Dear patients, due to the bushfire emergency across our region our Moruya practice is running limited services today, 31 December. Please phone the practice before you come in as many of our doctors and staff are protecting property or evacuating. We are also experiencing power blackouts and may close the practice at any time.

Ensure you remain alert to all fire warnings and road closures – listen to radio ABC South East and also see important links in the previous news post – above all stay safe.

Our Broulee practice is closed due to the fire emergency.

Bushfires – watch, act, stay safe

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency across the state for the next seven days. Your safety and welfare is on our minds and we extend our wishes to everyone affected by these devastating bushfires.

Leaving early when threatened by fire is always your safest option and you should never wait and see what happens when a fire is threatening. Staying alert to what’s happening in your area is essential – visit this site https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me and download the free fires near me app to receive updates and alerts. Click Read More for more essential information links and the RFS information line.

Our Doctors

Meet the team

Dr Tim Shepherd

Moruya

Dr Tim Shepherd

Dr Richard Lloyd

Broulee & Moruya

Dr Richard Lloyd

Dr Neil Starmer

Broulee & Moruya

Dr Neil Starmer

Dr Les Roberts-Thomson

Broulee & Moruya

Dr Les Roberts-Thomson

Dr Peter James

Moruya

Dr Peter James

Dr Ali Lavender

Broulee & Moruya

Dr Ali Lavender

Dr Judith Toman

Broulee & Moruya

Dr Judith Toman

Dr Marie Bond

Moruya

Dr Marie Bond

Dr. Brenton Cole

Broulee & Moruya

Dr. Brenton Cole

Dr Kishani Weerasena

Moruya

Dr Kishani Weerasena

Dr Lisa Hyde

Broulee

Dr Lisa Hyde

Dr. Thilan Walgamage

Moruya

Dr. Thilan Walgamage

Dr Issuru Premawardhana

Moruya

Dr Issuru Premawardhana

Dr Emily Goodwin

Moruya

Dr Emily Goodwin

Dr Eliza Baker

Moruya

Dr Eliza Baker

Dr Aidan Lawrence

Broulee & Moruya

Dr Aidan Lawrence

Dr Tim Shepherd

Moruya

Dr Richard Lloyd

Broulee & Moruya

Dr Neil Starmer

Broulee & Moruya

Dr Les Roberts-Thomson

Broulee & Moruya

Dr Peter James

Moruya

Dr Ali Lavender

Broulee & Moruya

Dr Judith Toman

Broulee & Moruya

Dr Marie Bond

Moruya

Dr. Brenton Cole

Broulee & Moruya

Dr Kishani Weerasena

Moruya

Dr Lisa Hyde

Broulee

Dr. Thilan Walgamage

Moruya

Dr Issuru Premawardhana

Moruya

Dr Emily Goodwin

Moruya

Dr Eliza Baker

Moruya