Curalo Medical Clinic est: 1989

Dr. Ajesh Shrestha

Dr Ajesh Shrestha graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 2013 from the University of Sydney. After 3 years of experience at Concord Hospital in Sydney he is now working with us as a GP registrar. He enjoys the variety of presentations in general practice and has special interests in preventive medicine, dermatology and minor procedures. His hobbies include pencil drawings, painting, landscape photography and bush walking. You can view some of his artwork at https://www.facebook.com/aj3shs

Dr. Donald Reed

Dr Donald Reed graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bach. Surgery from Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 1982. Moving to Canada in 1985, he was certified with The Canadian College of Family Physicians and awarded a fellowship. Don joined Curalo in 2005 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Don’s extensive general practice experience includes paediatrics to geriatrics, obstetrics, minor surgical procedures, hospital, emergency and remote medicine. Don enjoys teaching medical students, initially through the University of British Columbia, and now through The Australian National University. He spends part of his year working in remote indigenous communities. Don enjoys building robots and studying robotics in his “spare time”.

Dr. Sam Kallinen

Dr. Sampsa Kallinen graduated in medicine in 2010 in Finland. Following graduation Sam gained experience in General Practice and also as a surgical registrar including work in accident and emergency. Sam enjoys all aspects of General Practice from paediatrics to geriatrics but has particular interests in skin cancers and minor surgery. Sam relocated to Australia in 2014 and has quickly learnt to appreciate the climate and enjoys the people and our culture.

Dr. Michael Pentin

Dr Michael Pentin graduated from Manchester University, UK, with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and completed post-graduate studies in Obstetrics. Michael joined Curalo in 1992, obtaining a Fellowship with the Australian College of Remote and Rural Medicine in 2000. He has over thirty years of medical experience and has continually worked as a Medical Officer at Pambula District Hospital including in the Accident and Emergency department. Michael has a special interest in skin cancer diagnosis and management. A passionate fisherman, he enjoys trying his luck out on the ocean.

Dr. Janice Nelson

Dr Janice Nelson graduated from Monash University, Victoria with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. In 1989, Janice and her husband Dr Graeme Nelson moved to Eden and established Curalo Medical Clinic. Janice enjoys all facets of rural medicine but finds developmental paediatrics and women’s health of special interest. Janice is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has completed post-graduate training in Women’s and Children’s Health. Janice is an avid reader who loves the outdoors, bushwalking and gardening. Being a grandmother and spending time with her family, gives her great joy.

Barb Mann

A local girl, Barb left in 1982 to explore the world returning in 1995 to raise her family in Eden. She gained experience in customer service and administration roles and then moved into banking. Barb joined Curalo in 2006 as a receptionist, and in November 2012 took on the position of Practice Manager and has subsequently completed her Diploma in Professional Practice Management. Barb loves to travel, spending most of her spare time planning her next adventure.

Paul Ledger

Paul graduated with a Bachelors Degree (distinction) in Podiatry from the University of Newcastle. An internship at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle saw him mentored in diabetic foot care, nail surgery and biomechanics. Additional experience includes assessing and treating foot injuries, vascular assessments, general foot and nail care, orthotic prescription and exercise rehabilitation. Also a Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in intensive and coronary care, Paul works in private practice and has 16 years of experience as a health professional. A Bega Valley local, Paul returned with his wife to raise their children in the country. His interests include cricket, spearfishing, hiking, cycling and strumming his guitar.

Nurse Belinda

Belinda has brought 38 years of nursing experience to our clinic. Training at the University of Wollongong. Since graduation she has worked at various hospitals in NSW and Victoria, having a Peri- Operative background. More recently Belinda has worked in the General Practice nursing sector as a Registered Nurse. Belinda has enjoyed the move to our practice and supporting our GP's with their care of our patients. Belinda has completed her Immunisation studies an is an Accredited Nurse Immuniser. She enjoys working with our patients and is interested in wound management, chronic disease management and the everyday challenges practice nursing has to offer. Belinda moved down to the South Coast after several years of working Inland. Her family enjoy the outdoors, camping, fishing and heading to the beach.

Nurse Rebecca

Rebecca has brought a wealth of nursing experience to our clinic. Originally training at Monash University in Churchill. Since graduation she has worked at various General Hospitals in Victoria. More recently Bec has worked in the Community Health sector as a Registered Nurse, providing home nursing to those unable to attend a Medical Clinic. Bec has loved the change to General Practice and has really enjoyed getting to know our patients and supporting the GP's with their care. She has recently completed her Immunisation studies and is now an Accredited Nurse Immuniser. She enjoys working with our elderly patients and is organising our Aged Care Assesments and Health Checks. Bec has moved back to the South Coast after several years of travelling and then starting a family. Her family enjoy the great outdoors spending time camping, fishing and heading to the beach.

Nurse Sam

As a Registered Nurse with twelve years experience in General Practice, Sam’s special interest is in the education and management of patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, respiratory disease and heart disease. Sam is an Accredited Nurse Immuniser and enjoys working with young families and children. Sam enjoys spending time with her young family and making the most of our beautiful bush and coastline.

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Wendy & Anne