CASTLE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- General Practice Advanced Trainee
I graduated from UQ with an MD. Also have a bachelor's of science and am working on the graduate diploma of child health from the Sydney Child Health Program. I am interested in general medicine, pediatrics, and palliative care.
Dr McDonald graduated from the University of Queensland with a Doctor of Medicine. Dr McDonald has also completed her Bachelor of Biomedical Science and a Diploma of Secondary Education. Her special interests are Pediatric Medicine, Womens Health, Reproductive Care, General Medicine, Chronic Disease Medicine.
Job Titles:
- General Practice Advanced Trainee
Dr Emily Watters is a proud Kiwi, who studied biochemistry and psychology in Christchurch before studying her MD at the University of Western Australia. She spent years working rural in WA and up the east coast in a range of specialties including, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Infectious Disease and General Medicine. Emily loves all parts of General Practice. Emily has competed nationally in weightlifting and worked as a personal trainer during medical school. She has recently started a Botox clinic. Emily loves going to the gym, walking her border collie and reading.
Dr Mitta Chai is a graduate of the university of Queensland after undertaking undergraduate training at the University. She has a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Molecular Parasitology and also a Bachelor of Arts. She previously worked as a rock climbing instructor and her interest are playing guitar and fishing. Within medicine she has a special interest in pediatrics and palliative care.
Dr Caroline Clancy is a graduate of the University of Queensland and has a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Clancy has special interests in Paediatrics and Family Medicine, Antenatal Care, Breastfeeding and Women's Health, as well as Preventative Medicine.
Dr Duncan Lyall graduated dux of the University of Queensland with First Class Honours and a University Medal. Dr Lyall's insterests include managing Diabetes, Skin Cancer and Minor Operations, Weight Loss and Preventative Health and Aged Care.
Dr Geralyn McCarron has more than 20 years experience in medicine. She has a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr McCarron has special interests in Women's Health and Aged Care.
Dr Komara Peou is a graduate of the University of Queensland. Dr Peou has interests in Family Medicine, Obstetrics, Skin Cancer Treatment and Preventive Health/Chronic Disease Management. Dr Peou is a part time doctor in the practice.
Dr Matthew Blackstone graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery.
Prior to this he completed after undertaking undergraduate training at the University of Sydney.
Following university studies Dr Blackstone worked at Redcliffe Hospital for three years spending time working in each of the following areas:
Emergency Department
General Medicine / General Surgery
Paediatrics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Palliative Care
After moving from the hospital system to general practice Dr Blackstone developed a strong interest in skin cancer and has undertaking extra training in this field.
He is passionate about all areas of general practice and aims to adapt his approach to each individual patient.
Dr Peter Bartlett is a graduate of the University of Queensland and has a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Bartlett has special interests in Children's Health, Skin Cancer Medicine and Chronic Diseases including Diabetes.
Castle Hill Medical Centre strives to provide excellent health care in a warm and professional environment
Dr Sarah Kugelman graduated from the University of Queensland with First Class Honours 2015. She also has a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biomedical Science and a Diploma in Child Health. Sarah is passionate about all aspects of general practice with a special interest in women's and children's health and weight loss medicine. In her spare time Sarah enjoys camping with her young family and dog and getting out in the garden.