About Curalo
Curalo Medical Clinic has been providing professional, friendly, family health care to Eden and the surrounding area since the 13th February 1989 when Drs Janice and Graeme Nelson moved to the area and opened a Clinic. We have since moved locations and grown to employ a team of GPs, Registered Nurses and support staff who are all dedicated to the provision of quality healthcare in our community.
Curalo Medical Clinic is a fully accredited general practice, currently holding accreditation with Quality Practice Accreditation Pty Ltd. We are also an accredited training practice and are committed to training the next generation of medical students and registrars.
This practice does not discriminate against patients because of sex, age, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference or medical condition.
OUR TEAM
Dr Jasmine Ventura BFA MBBS DCH CWH FRACGP SCCA(M) AMA(M)
Jasmine is a highly qualified and experienced General Practitioner with a passion for rural health.
Whilst Jasmine enjoys all aspects of General Practice, she has specialist training in several areas including skin cancer medicine, full skin checks and complex skin cancer surgery.
Some of her post graduate qualifications include:
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
- Diploma in Child Health (Sydney Children’s hospital)
- Certificate of Women’s Health (RANZCOG)
- Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine (SCCA)
- Certificate of Dermoscopy (SCCA)
- Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery (SCCA)
Jasmine completed her medical studies at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 2009. She undertook extensive research projects in snake bite during the course of her studies whilst based at Coffs Harbour Base Hospital and had presentations of original research at the Australian College of Emergency Medicine conference.
With a keen interest in rural and remote health, Jasmine also participated in the John Flynn Scholarship program which involved annual medical placements to remote Indigenous communities of Northern Territory during her training.
Jasmine continued her dedication to rural health by completing Internship and Residency junior doctor training at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. She then pursued specialist training in General Practice in the Bega Valley and received fellowship with the Australian College of General Practitioners in 2018.
Jasmine also has a passion for gardening (especially fruit trees and grafting) cooking, art, painting and dancing Argentine tango.
Dr Sampsa Kallinen M.D.
Sam graduated from University of Turku, Finland, in 2010.
His interest has always been working as a rural GP, and he’s currently working on a Fellowship training program with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) to become a Rural Generalist, with special interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.
Before migrating to Australia, Sam gained experience as a surgical registrar, and he continues to enjoy skin cancer procedures, he is equally comfortable with mental health work and general medicine. For Sam, the most important aspect of general practice is taking a holistic look at his patients and providing continuity of care.
In his spare time, Sam trains in martial arts, meditation and philosophy. He’s also an avid camper and loves spending time in the bush.
Dr Michael Pentin M.B.,Ch.B.
Michael graduated from Manchester University, UK, with a Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery and has also completed post-graduate studies in Obstetrics.
Michael cares for all the family, from newborn to the aged. He has a special interest in skin cancers and their management.
The Support Crew
Samantha Walsh RN
Rebecca Armstrong RN
Rebecca Armstrong RN
Registered Nurse
Rebecca Armstrong RN
Rebecca Armstrong RN
Rebecca Armstrong RN
Registered Nurse
Judy Thompson
Rebecca Armstrong RN
Judy Thompson
Practice Manager
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