Meet our Team

Anne first achieved an honours degree in Pharmacology in 1992 from the University of Glasgow, Scotland before going on to complete her medical degree in 1997. She completed General practice training in 2003 in the UK. She worked in Germany, Ireland and Scotland in the armed forces before moving to Australia. Anne believes in a patient centred multidisciplinary approach to health. She has delivered care in the Geelong region for 11 years.

Anne has a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and has a special interest in Family Planning and Women’s’ Health. She is accredited to insert both Implanon and Intra Uterine Devices.

In her spare time Anne can be found riding her horse or playing Touch Rugby with her family.

Bettine completed her GP training in the UK in 1998. She holds specialist registrations in Germany, The United Kingdom and Australia and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.

Bettine has special interest in pain management, Diabetes mellitus and mental
health conditions. Over 24 years in General Practice she has developed extensive experience and a passion for management of complex chronic conditions.

As mother of three sons she enjoys seeing families and their children. In her free time she likes to paint and to take her dogs on weekend adventures.

Jimmy is a doctor at the Geelong Football Club, a World Surf League (WSL) event doctor, consults for the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia, and is a Sport and Exercise Medicine registrar.  

He treats both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries to improve pain, return to activity, and optimise health and performance. He cares for people of all ages and previously covered the U17 Australian Soccer Joeys team. He also manages medical conditions related to exercise, such as asthma, energy deficiency, disordered eating and mental wellbeing. Jimmy provides ultrasound guided injections where appropriate. 

Experience includes covering WSL events such as Bells Beach Pro, Teahupo’o Tahiti, Keramas Bali, and the Longboard and Junior World Championships. He covered the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and was previously a doctor at North Melbourne Football Club.  He is currently undertaking research into the reliability of concussion video signs in AFL. 

In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, snowboarding, fishing with his wife and walking their dog.

Duke is from the UK and did his medical training at King’s College London. After a 2 year stint in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs, he decided to move to Torquay with his husband, 5 cats and dog.

He is a true generalist, enjoys all aspects of general practice and is a believer in the benefits of chronic disease optimisation. He has an interest in diabetes management, men’s health, women’s health and has a soft spot for aged care medicine and is certified in Implanon insertion and removal. Duke also speaks Spanish.

In his spare time, he likes to read and EAT!! He also likes the time old
cliche of walking on the beach.

Areas of Interest

• Diabetes management
• Women’s & Men’s Health
• Aged care
• Sexual health and PrEP

Lee Kennedy is a UK-trained specialist in Endocrinology and General (Internal) Medicine.

I completed undergraduate training in the University of Edinburgh where I was awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine for research into thyroid disease.

Postgraduate training was completed in the Universities of Cambridge and Sheffield. I completed my PhD in Sheffield with studies on thyroid growth and development.

I hold Fellowships of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of Edinburgh and London as well as Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. I have a strong track record in research and have published extensively including several books. I have held senior academic and clinical positions, both in the UK and in Australia, and I am currently a Clinical Professor with Deakin University.

Recent qualifications include a Diploma in Fitness, Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach and Diploma in Counselling.

Clinical interests include:

• Diabetes – integrating lifestyle and medical management
• Weight management – complex health problems associated with obesity
• Endocrinology – including thyroid, bone, pituitary and reproductive
• Health issues in middle life and beyond
• Patients with complex or multiple medical disorders

I have a strong interest in nutrition, and work to help patients understand their conditions, and to work in partnership to prevent or manage chronic disease states.

I am happy to take referrals.

JP is a General Practitioner who enjoys helping and empowering people through the use of Western Medicine and Medical Hypnosis.

JP studied medicine (MBBS) at The University Of Melbourne and The Austin Hospital, finishing and obtained his fellowship in General Practice in 2002 (FRACGP).

JP is a keen surfer, skier and skateboarder who is passionate about helping people, living in the moment, following his “highest excitement”, spending time with his beautiful wife and family, and enjoying nature in any way possible with as much surfing, backcountry snow skiing and tree hugging as he can fit in!!

Dr Khullar is a well-qualified and highly skilled Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician. He utilises his experience from both clinic-based practice and working with elite sporting teams and implements a strong evidence-based approach aiming at patient education and equal participation of his patients in their understanding and treatment of their activity-related musculoskeletal problems.

Dr Khullar values respect, compassion, integrity, excellence and targets treating his patients with a holistic approach with a strong belief in the power of mind to help treat chronic musculoskeletal problems.

Dr Khullar is a fellow of Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Medicine which is one the most prestigious qualifications in the world. He has completed his Diploma in Sports Medicine with the International Olympic Committee. He has been active in ongoing research with many publications to his name.

Dr Khullar has many sporting pursuits. One of the highlights of his professional career has been him being a team leader and field of play doctor for Track cycling in Rio Olympics, 2016. He was a part of the medical team of Richmond football club during their premiership year, 2017. He has travelled with Australian elite athletes and has provided expertise to various athletes in gymnastics, boxing, water polo, rugby, cycling, including track cycling, and many other disciplines. He continues to work with AFL and the Vic Metro football team.

He has a keen interest in managing musculoskeletal and sporting injuries in various age groups, especially children and adolescents, as well as chronic tendon and musculoskeletal issues in mature aged populations. He is keen in providing evidence based medical advice for early recovery and return to healthy personal, sporting and work life.

Before moving to Australia, he completed double degrees specialising in Orthopaedic surgery. He has provided his services as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in his native India and Maldives. In Australia he has also worked in Emergency medicine in a high intensity work environment. In his free time, he loves to spend his time with his family and nurturing his teenage son for his all- around development focussing on strong family and social values.

Qualifications:

MBBS – Govt medical college, Amritsar, India

MS ortho- Govt medical college Amritsar, India

Fellowship in Accident and Emergency medicine- India

DNB ortho (National Board of Examination, India)

Diploma in Sports Medicine (International Olympic Committee)

Fellow, Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FACSEP)

Practiced in India and Maldives as Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon

Present Role:

Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician working in Victoria, Australia

Sport Team Associations:

Medical Doctor, Central Queensland Capras, Intrust cup rugby, 2013-14

Director, Triathlon competition Mornington peninsula, 2015

Doctor, Bloody Big swim, Mornington to Frankston, 2016

Track cycling -Field of play doctor RIO Olympics, 2016

Australian Team doctor for Youth Commonwealth games Bahamas, 2017

Australian Team doctor for World Universiade, Taiwan, 2017

Match day doctor for A league and FFA cup Soccer 2017-18

Team doctor Richmond football club (Australian rules football) 2017-2018 (premiership year)

Team doctor Victoria football team (Australian rules football) from 2015 onwards

Concussion Spotter Doctor, Australian Football league, 2020

Event day doctor: Gymnastics, Athletics, Combat sports, Swimming

Jack is in the final year of his Sport and Exercise Medicine specialty training. He holds current roles as a Tour Doctor for the Australia A and Australian Men’s Cricket Teams, and in 2026 is the Campaign Doctor for the Australian Swimming Team at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Jack has broad experience in sports medicine, having covered a range of sports at the elite level, and spent time at the Australian Institute of Sport, as well as in private practice settings in Canberra and Brisbane as part of his training.

In clinic, Jack sees a broad range of patients – including amateur and elite athletes, children and adolescents, and active middle-aged and older individuals. Jack has clinical interests in the assessment and management of acute knee and shoulder injuries, bone stress injuries, particularly lumbar (pars) stress fractures, tendinopathy and concussion. He is passionate about using exercise to optimise outcomes for all patients, and works alongside GPs, specialists and allied health clinicians to provide comprehensive patient care.

Jack is skilled at interpreting diagnostic imaging (including X-rays, CT and MRI) and is able to provide ultrasound-guided injections where appropriate, including corticosteroid (cortisone), hyaluronic acid (eg. Durolane, Monovisc, Cingal) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

Outside of work, Jack enjoys keeping fit through strength training, running and cycling. He remains actively involved in community sport, and is a single figure handicap golfer. His sporting highlight is representing Australasia in Gaelic Football at the World Games in Ireland.

Team/Event Experience

• Campaign Doctor – Australian Swimming Team – 2026 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow
• Team Doctor – Australian Men’s Cricket Team (Tour of South Africa 2023, Home Series vs West Indies 2024, Home Series v India 2025)
• Team Doctor – Australia A Men’s Cricket Team (Tour of Sri Lanka 2022, Tour of New Zealand 2023, Home Series v India 2024, Home Series v England Lions 2024-2025)
• Match Day Doctor – Sheffield Shield, Domestic One Day Cup, Big Bash League
• Team Doctor – Geelong Cats VFL (2019-2020, 2025)
• Event Doctor – Australian PGA Golf Championship (2023-2024)
• Event Doctor – Canberra International Tennis Tournament (2024)
• Match Day Doctor – Suncorp Super Netball (2024)
• Match Day Doctor – GWS Giants AFL/VFL (2023-2024)
• Team Doctor – Australian Junior Dolphins (2024)
• Team Doctor – Canberra Raiders NRL (2022-2023) – Dr Ken Crichton NRL Fellowship
• Team Doctor – Canberra United A League Women (2022-2023)
• Program Doctor – Australian Volleyball Academy, AIS (2021)
• Program Doctor – Basketball Australia Women’s Centre of Excellence, AIS (2021)
• Event Doctor – The Canberra Marathon Festival (2021)
• Match Day Doctor – Hyundai A-League / Westfield W-League (2019-2020)
• Doctor – AFL Academy (Allies) U18 (2020)
• Team Doctor – Geelong Falcons U18 TAC Cup (2018)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) – Monash University

Research

• Bone stress injuries in Centre of Excellence basketballers at the Australian Institute of Sport from 2015-2020: a cohort study (in progress)

Dr Ochanya Otowo is a General Practitioner with a special interest in women’s health, hormonal medicine, integrative medicine, and preventative health optimisation.

She provides comprehensive, evidence-based medical care while thoughtfully incorporating integrative medicine principles where appropriate. Her approach focuses on identifying underlying contributors to symptoms and chronic disease, while ensuring safe, guideline-informed management.

Dr Otowo considers how nutrition, lifestyle patterns, metabolic factors, stress, and environmental influences may contribute to health concerns. She works collaboratively with patients to address these drivers through evidence-based medical therapies, appropriate medications where indicated, targeted investigations, and sustainable lifestyle interventions tailored to the individual.

She welcomes patients seeking comprehensive, individualised care delivered with clarity and care .

Clinical Interests

• Women’s health, including menstrual disorders, PCOS and endometriosis
• Menopause, perimenopause management
• Hormone assessment and optimisation
• Chronic disease management, including diabetes and cholesterol disorders
• Weight management
• Chronic fatigue and metabolic health
• Preventative and longevity-focused care
• Dermatology and skin conditions
• Mental health care
• Children’s health and family medicine

Procedural Interests

• Skin cancer checks and minor skin procedures
• Iron infusions
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss
• Minor procedures, including Implanon insertion and removal

Dr Andrew Beavon: MB CHB(BIRM), FRACGP, DRACOG

Dr Beavon completed his medical degree in the UK and completed further training in both the UK and Australia. He holds a Diploma in Obstetrics and has completed his GP Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Andrew has worked as a full time GP and GP Obstetrician in Mildura for 15 years and Newcastle for 5 years and more recently Kardinia Health for the past 4 years.

Andrew enjoys the variety of being a GP and has a special interest in women’s health, antenatal care and chronic disease management, including diabetes and nutritional health.

Andrew is accredited in Implanon and IUD insertion & removal.

Dr Jay Phang’s medical career has spanned over 20 years in Emergency Medicine,
General Practice and Medical Acupuncture.

Dr Jay has young onset Parkinson’s Disease and has focused his medical work on the provision and access of quality, affordable alternative treatment to his Surf Coast community. 

The clinic operates on Thursdays and Fridays.

 “Mahalo for the good times and friendship.”

Dr Hugo Lawrie was part of Deakin University’s inaugural graduating class in 2011.

Previously, he had studied a combined Commerce and Arts degree at The University of Melbourne with honours in economics.

Prior to training as a General Practitioner, Hugo worked at University Hospital Geelong for 4 years across various departments including Emergency, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Aged Care and Palliative Care.

When not at work, Hugo enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children. He is a vocal Collingwood supporter, despite having all his own teeth.

Dr Lawrie’s medical interests:

Family Medicine, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Geriatric Health, Paediatric Health,

Implanon insertion/Removals, Medical Terminations,

Mental Health, Iron Infusions, Skin Checks, Removal of Skin Lesions, Minor Surgeries, Wound Care, Travel Medicine

Pre-Employment Medicals, WorkCover, Preventative Medicine, Chronic Disease Management

Dr Charlie Goodman completed a Bachelor of Science and Arts at Melbourne and Monash Universities, followed by an MBBS at Deakin University in regional and rural Victoria. She has also completed a Diploma of Child Health.

Charlie spent her internship and residency in the Royal Darwin Hospital to explore her interests in tropical medicine and Indigenous health. She moved to the Coffs Coast area in 2016 to undertake her GP training with special interests in anaesthetics, palliative care and emergency medicine.

Charlie is currently completing an Accreditation of Lifestyle medicine with a focus on how lifestyle factors such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep quality, emotional health, social connection and minimising addiction can improve health, longevity and reduce the impact of chronic disease.

Outside of medicine, Charlie enjoys travel, time in nature and spending time with friends and family.

Languages

• English
• Conversational Spanish

Special Interests

Chronic disease management, Diabetes management, General medicine, Health assessments and preventative care, Preventative health

Dr Anne Stephenson enjoys looking after people of all ages, and enjoys working collaboratively with people to optimise their health and wellbeing. 

Anne takes the time to listen to your health concerns and will work with you to make informed decisions that suits your individual needs.

As a mother of two teenage daughters, Anne loves to look after families and children. 

Anne has been a GP for over 30 years and works 3 days a week at Torquay Health and Wellness Clinic, she is the GP advisor for the Epworth hospital, and teaches Deakin medical students. 

Her special interests are:

• Women’s health -including IUD & Implanon insertion/removal
• Menopause and sexual health
• Adolescent health 
• Sports medicine
• Chronic disease management
• Skin cancer checks and excisions

Dr Nick Titheridge graduated from Deakin in 2011 before specialising in General Practice throughout the Melbourne Area. He fellowed with the Royal College of General Practice in 2016 and was employed with the Royal Australian Navy as a Military doctor from 2012 to 2018.

Nick has extensive experience with travel, occupational, musculoskeletal and acute medicine and has previously worked in clinics that have interests in aesthetics, aged care and sexual health. He has experience with acute injuries, suturing, cardiovascular and screening health and young family medicine.

Areas of Interest

• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Sexual Health
• Travel medicine
• Chronic disease management