Staff

The practice is very proud of its ability to retain staff for long periods of time, with several doctors and staff members having been with us since before 2001, a record not many businesses of this size can boast. Many of our nursing and admin staff are part-time and the practice is happy to be able to provide a flexible working environment that suits our employees.

Dr Peter Sartori Principal General Practitioner
MBBS (Melb), FRACGP

Completed his training at Melbourne University and St Vincent’s Hospital. His interests include family medicine, obstetrics, weight management and hypnotherapy.
Dr William Walton Principal General Practitioner
MBBS (Monash), FRACGP, Dip Travel Med

Graduated from Monash University. He spent 10 years in rural general practice, relocated to Saudi Arabia for five years before settling at Wodonga West Medical Clinic in 2000. Has an interest in family and travel medicine.
Dr Douglas Colwell General Practitioner FRACGP
MBBS (UQLD), FRACGP

Completed his training at the University of Queensland. Dr Colwell was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan with the Australian Defence Force. Has an interest in family and defence medicine.

Dr Claire Simpson General Practitioner FRACGP
MBChB (NZ), FRACGP

Dr Simpson studied at the University of Otago in New Zealand. She has completed training at the Austin, Alfred and Box Hill Hospitals. She enjoys outdoor pursuits such as running and skiing.
Dr Andrew Kelly General Practitioner FRACGP
MBBS (Wollongong) B Med Rad Phys

Studied physics and medicine at the University of Wollongong. He completed his training at Gosford Hospital. He enjoys travelling, motorbikes and eating too much good food.
Dr Sally Gabra GP Registrar
MBBS (Cairo)

Dr Gabra completed her studies at Ain Shams University in Cairo. She Has trained in hospital systems in both Egypt and Australia. She is interested in women’s health and family medicine.

Dr Saba Mirza GP Registrar
Rechelle Practice Manager
Letitia Personal Assistant

Kerryn Office Manager
Marie Medical Receptionist
Emma Medical Receptionist

Sarah Medical Receptionist
Emma Practice Nurse
Registered Nurse
Sharon Practice Nurse/ Diabetes Educator
Registered Nurse

Natasha Practice Nurse/Chronic Disease Co-Ordinator
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

If you are feeling unwell, please phone reception on (02) 6056 2447 prior to attending the clinic and you will be triaged accordingly. Please DO NOT come into the clinic if you are experiencing flu like symptoms.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 our clinic has been offering telephone and video consultations to our patients. These consultations are particularly offered to the following groups:

Patients with flu like symptoms, including fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath;
Patients who are at high risk of complications from COVID-19;
Patients who are not requiring a face to face consultation e.g. Repeat prescriptions, ongoing referrals etc.

For the protection of our staff and other patients, our staff are required to triage all patients when booking any appointment.

To shield our patients, staff and the wider community, we have instigated a number of procedures to facilitate the social distancing measures implemented by the Australian Government. These include:

Exclusion zones around the reception area;
Revised seating in waiting areas;
Hand sanitising stations;
Carpark consultations;

As seating is limited in the clinic, we request that you do not bring additional family with you to the clinic unless they will form part of the consultation. If you have any question regarding COVID-19, please phone DHHS COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 675 398