Meet the Medical Team at Our Newcastle Clinic
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Our medical professionals
DR Saif Ali
General practitioner MBBS MRCGP UK
Dr Ali is a British GP that has recently relocated from Canberra. He is passionate about patient-centred care and believes in empowering his patients to make informed decisions about their health.
Two-way communication is an important part of his practice, and he endeavours to make sure his patient’s feel heard in their consultations. He has particular interests in acute medicine and urgent care. Equally, the ability to support his patients at every stage of their lives – from Newborns all the way to end of life care – is one of the greatest privileges in General Practice and Dr Ali is well versed in the management of chronic diseases.
Special Interests
General Medicine, Acute Medicine, Chronic Disease, Management, Urgent Care, Mental Health
DR John Ella
General practitioner
Dr. Ella has over 25 years of experience working in hospitals and practices. His special interests include skin cancer, minor surgical procedures, and emergency health. He graduated with Honors from the University of Newcastle in 1996 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr. Ella also worked for the Royal Flying Doctor Service for a number of years in remote communities throughout Australia.
Julia Hastle
Psychologist
Julia has experience as a psychologist working in various settings for over 20 years. She specialises in taking a person-centred approach to therapy, utilising evidence based therapies including the following modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy.
Our team
Katrina
Practice Nurse
When you visit our clinic, Katrina will be the friendly face who greets you. She can manage appointments, answer your questions, and make sure your visit runs smoothly from the moment you arrive.
Ruth
Practice Nurse
Ruth is our Registered Nurse and has worked in healthcare for many years across a variety of settings. She values the importance of patient centred care and enjoys working with the team to ensure that our patients are receiving the best care possible.
Margaret
Practice Manager
Margaret is our practice manager. Margaret is a valued long term member of the team who has been with the clinic for over four years. Margaret is always happy to assist you in a professional and caring manner with appointment bookings and any queries you may have.
She is dedicated to the values of the clinic of providing excellent patient centred service
Ruby
Medical Receptionist
Ruby is a welcoming face at reception, known for her kindness and genuine care for every client. Dedicated to ensuring everyone feels valued and supported, she is always ready to assist, helping to create a enjoyable experience for all patients.