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MBChB FRACGP
Dr. Richard Hadkins
Richard attended the University of St Andrews and the University of Manchester in the UK to obtain his basic medical degree. He moved permanently to Australia in 1996 having completed his general practice training in the UK. After spending 2 years in Seymour he completed his Fellowship of General Practice. Since settling in Bendigo he has worked in Kangaroo Flat and then Quarry Hill.
He is married with three children and enjoys tennis and cycling.
His interests include skin cancer management, men’s health and aged care.
Consultations available Monday to Friday.
MBBS FRACGP
Dr. Karen Martens
Karen studied at the University of Melbourne then trained at St Vincent’s Hospital and moved to Bendigo in 1999.
She is experienced in all areas of general practice and has completed a Fellowship of General Practice, Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Certificate of Family Planning. She has previously worked at Freemason’s Breast and Women’s Clinic as well as Family Planning Victoria. She is a member of the Australian Menopause Society.
Her interests include musculoskeletal medicine, dermatology, women’s health and paediatrics.
Consultations available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
MBBS FRACGP GCCME
Dr. Johanna Dennis
Originally a country girl who grew up in Kyabram, Jo went on to study Medicine at Melbourne University and St. Vincent’s Hospital.
She worked for 2 years at Rockhampton Hospital in Queensland, before returning to Victoria to work at Bendigo Hospital in obstetrics and gynaecology, as well as in paediatrics. Jo then moved to the Echuca Moama Family Medical Practice where she worked for 12 years.
Her areas of interest include women’s and children’s health, mental health.
Consultations available Wednesday and Friday.
MBBS FRACGP DRANZCOG ADV
Dr. Poornima Amaranarayana
After graduating in India in 2001, she moved to South Africa in 2006 with her family. She worked there as a senior medical officer before relocating to Australia in 2008.
After passing the Australian Medical Council examinations she practiced in Queensland before working in general practice and O&G in Mildura and Bendigo. She went on to obtain her Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practice in 2017.
She has also completed the Advanced Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, which has helped her to focus on the issues related to women’s health and also has interests in family medicine.
Consultations available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
MD FRACGP BBMSci Grad Dip Anat
Dr. Timothy Goldsmith
Born and raised in Tasmania, Tim completed a Medical Laboratory Science Degree at the University of Tasmania. Tim worked in Australia and the UK for 10 years before studying post graduate medicine at Melbourne University.
He completed a post graduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy and worked as a surgical Doctor for Alfred Health in Melbourne, before making the switch to General Practice for lifestyle and long-term patient interaction.
Tim has a cat named Lilith, enjoys poker and motorcycle riding in his spare time.
His interests include musculoskeletal medicine, men’s health and mental health.
Consultations available Monday to Friday.