Practice Staff
See below for our doctors, healthcare team and practice staff. Click on the individual staff member to see their availability, special interests and more.
Doctors
Dr David Poland
MBBS FACRRM CSportsMed
Dr David Poland is the Principal Doctor. Dr Poland graduated from the University of NSW. He has extensive general practitioner experience - including rural and remote medicine. His particular areas of interest are paediatrics, sports... Read more
Dr Charles Sleiman
MBBS
Dr Charles Sleiman has studied both overseas and in Australia in various educational facilities. He has graduated with his MBBS. His special interests are Paediatrics, Preventative Medicine and sexual and reproductive health. He is available 3 days... Read more
Dr Joanne Baxter
Dr Baxter graduated from the University of NSW in 1992. Dr Baxter obtained her Fellowship of The Royal Austalian College of General Practitioners in 1997. Dr Baxter practices a broad range of medicine. Dr Baxter... Read more
Dr Naomi Houston (Nee Luck)
MBBS
Dr Naomi Houston joined Brindabella Family Practice in 2007. Having trained in Canberra, Dr Houston has returned from a stint in South Australia. Dr Houston brings with her a wealth of experience in Womens Health... Read more
Dr Phillip Gray
MB,BS
Dr Phillip Gray has been practising in Queanbeyan since 1989, including in obstetrics, anaesthetics, emergency and inpatient care at the Queanbeyan Hospital. Read more
Dr Graham Bench
MB BS FRACP DIH (London)
Dr Graham Bench graduated from University of Sydney and worked in General Practice, then studied in England including at Great Ormand Street Children's Hospital. Since graduating, Dr Bench worked at the Camperdown Children's Hospital before going... Read more
Dr Khaleda Yesmin
Dr Khaleda Yesmin is an experienced rural GP who is a fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Read more
Dr Mel Valentinoff
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Valentinoff is on long service leave and will be return to the practice on Tuesday, 10th June 2014. Dr Valentinoff is accepting new patients. Read more
Dr Cho Soe
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Cho Soe graduated from University of Medicine (Yangon) in 2003. Dr Soe completed her internship in the Canberra Hospital and residency in Nepean Hospital in Sydney. After gaining 2 years experience of General Practice training in Bathurst, Dr Soe... Read more
Dr Omar Adham
B Med F.R.A.N.Z.C.O.G
Dr Omar Adham specialises in Mirena insertions, Obstetric Care, Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis, Prolapse and also Incontinence. Dr Adham attends Brindabella Family Practice on a fortnightly basis. Read more
Dr Xiaoming Liang
General Surgeon
Dr Liang performs General Surgery and is available for appointments at Brindabella Family Practice on Wednesday afternoons from 2.00pm to 6.00pm. Dr Liang operates from the Queanbeyan District Hospital. Read more
Dr Marco Krukerink
MBBS
Dr Marco Krukerink graduated in 2007 from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. Dr Krukerink had experience in surgery and orthopaedics at the Diaconessenhuis Hospital, before completing his GP training. General Practice in Holland is... Read more
Dr Kylie Scott
MBBS
Dr Kylie Scott has an interest in all areas of General Practice. Dr Scott enjoys working with adults and children of all ages. She holds degrees in medicine, management and speech pathology. Dr Scott also works in Calvary... Read more
Dr Hayley Engel
Graduated from Australian University in 2011
Dr Hayley Engel graduated from the Australian National University in 2011. Dr Engel has since worked in urban and rural hospitals across Canberra and regional NSW. Her special interests include women and children's health. In her... Read more
Healthcare Team
Mrs Olivia Eldridge / Registered Nurse
RN
Olivia Eldridge has been with Brindabella Family Practice since 2006. Olivia completed her certificate in Sexual Health and Family Planning in 2009, focusing on Women's Health checks and Pap Smears. Previously Olivia was an emergency nurse for 6... Read more
Mrs Karyn Budnick / Registered Nurse
RN
Karyn trained in Sydney at the Royal Alexandria Hospital for Children beginning in 1981. Karyn has worked in various hospitals and practices around Australia. Karyns' special interests are in Paediatrics, life style issues and preventative care. Read more
Christine White / Psychologist
B.A. Psych., Grad. Dip. Psych., M. Psych
Christine is a Clinical Psychologist, and is trained in evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Motivational interviewing, Attachment theory frameworks such as the Circle of Security and... Read more
Ms Emma Whiteside / Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of QLD
Emma treats with a strong manual therapy focus to rehanilitate musco-skeletal injuries and concerns. Emma's special interest is in cervicogenic headaches, pelvic girdle pain and acupuncture techniques. Read more
Mr Damian Bowen / Exercise Physiologist
Bachelor of Human Movement & Exercise Physology, University of WA
Damien has been in private paractice for many years now. Promoting healthy lifestyles and treating musco-skeletal patients with the careful prescription of home exercise programming. Read more
Mr Simon Scott-Findlay / Diabetes Educator
Diabetes Educator
Simon Scott-Findlay is available for appointments at Blooms The Chemist in Queanbeyan. Simon provides support to help patients manage their own Gestational, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, with use of blood glucose results to guide... Read more
Mrs Amy Mangipay / Registered Nurse
RN
Amy Mangipay is the newest member of the nursing team at Brindabella Family Practice. Amy trained as an Advanced Cardiac Nurse. Amy has many years experience in a hospital setting. Amy's interests include Life Support, cardiac nursing and... Read more
Ms Tracy Harb / Dietitian
B. App. Sc (Nutrition), Master of Public Health, Graduate Diploma in Dietitics
Tracy Harb is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who has many years' experience working as a clinical dietitan in both public and private practice. Tracy has extensive experience working with paediatric clients and their families to address food... Read more
Chris Radnedge / Remedial Massage
Diploma of Remedial Massage, Wise Academy & Bachelor of Applied Science, Human Biology & Sports Science
Chris is strong in his remedial massage techniques and has also completed his certificate 3 in Fitness. Chris continues to share his time between Vibe and teaching Tai Chi. Read more
Lara Weston / Physiotherapy
Master of Physiotherapy, University of Canberra
With a background in sport, Lara treats with a manual therapy and exercise prescription. Lara's special interests lie in dry needling nad sports injuries. Read more
Melissa Wilder / Physiotherapy
Master of Physiotherpay, University of Canberra
Mel's background is in Human Movement and Exercise Science, coupled with the hands on Physiotherapy approach. Mel's special interests lie in Pilates and shoulder injuries. Read more
Katy Laurich / Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Applied Science (Food and Nutrition), Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics and Master in Applied Science
Katy has experience in remote community, clinical, hospital and sports. Katy's interest lies in weight increases and decreases, Chronic Diseases, Diabetics, food intolerances and allergies. Read more
Practice Staff
Mrs Lorraine Straker / Practice Manager
Lorraine has been a member of the Brindabella Family Practice team since 2005 and in 2009 Lorraine completed her Diploma of Practice Management. Lorraine creates a friendly and approachable atmosphere within the Practice and is always willing to go... Read more
Miss Alice Cusack / Receptionist
Alice has been a member of the Brindabella Family Practice team since 2010 and is currently studying a Bachelor of Sports Coaching and Exercise Science at the University of Canberra. Alice's friendly attitude and her dedication to providing... Read more
Mrs Kaarin Needham / Receptionist
Kaarin is here bright and early each morning to get the day started. Kaarin is also our go-to-lady for all our Workers Compensation and Insurance claims. Kaarin's vast knowledge and her willingness to help others makes her a credit to our practice. Read more
Miss Renee Willey / Receptionist
Renee has been with our team at Brindabella Family Practice since 2011 and is currently studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Canberra. Renee's bubbly personality and her willingness to help others makes her... Read more
Mrs Karen Skeehan / Receptionist
Karen joined the Brindabella Family Practice team in 2010 and brings a wealth of experience to our reception team. Karen is always willing to help our junior reception team members and her friendly approach ensures our reception team... Read more
