Dr Richard Telfer General Practitioner

MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, BSC

Dr Richard Telfer graduated in Medicine and Surgery from Flinders University in 2012 and completed his intern and resident years at Flinders Medical Centre. During his hospital time he has gained experience in a variety of specialties including paediatrics, mental health and general medicine.

He completed his General Practice training in a number of clinics in Southern Adelaide, completed his Diploma of Child Health and has gained extended experience in emergency medicine at Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Health Service emergency departments.

Dr Richard has a keen interest in paediatrics, chronic disease management, general medicine and minor surgical procedures.

Outside of work, Dr Richard enjoys playing sports, hiking and attempting to play guitar.

Dr Katie Allen General Practitioner

FRACGP

Dr Katie Allen has recently moved to Adelaide from Brisbane. She loves working with women as they transition through life. She has an excellent understanding of hormones, fertility and HRT including bioidentical prescriptions for those interested. She is currently studying with ACNEM to further her education in nutritional and environmental medicine. Katie has also done training with FEMM to help women with fertility. She is open-minded and happy to discuss all forms of medicine and treatments that may positively impact your health.

As part of the move, Dr Katie has become a novice yoga student, is attempting to grow some vegetables. She plans to ride her bike to work as much as possible, we will see what happens!

Dr John Varona General Practitioner

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr John Varona is originally a South Australian local who graduated from the University of Queensland in 2010. He returned to South Australia and undertook training across Royal Adelaide Hospital and Lyell Mcewin Hospital. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has a broad scope of practice; completing a Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine as well as an Advanced Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine.

Dr Varona has a solid experience base in General Practice, working in GP Practices in South Australia and Western Australia. He is certified for contraceptive insertions, and undertake minor procedures.

Dr Shaymaa Al-Saffar General Practitioner

Since graduating in 2009, Dr Shaymaa Al-Saffar has worked in a variety of healthcare settings across several states in Australia, gaining extensive experience and honing her skills. However, it was in Adelaide that she found her professional and personal home, where she completed her general practice training.

Dr Al-Saffar has extensive experience in various aspects of general practice, with a special interest in women’s health. She has completed a women’s health diploma and certificate (now called PTP). Her other areas of focus include chronic disease management, mental health, and paediatrics. She offers insertion and removal of contraception (including Mirena) and performs minor surgical procedures.

Outside of work, Dr Al-Saffar enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with her two cheeky children.

Dr Carmen Au General Practitioner

Dr Cheuk Mun (Carmen) Au is a General Practitioner who has attained Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). Dr Carmen completed a Geriatric Fellowship in the USA in 2023 and her American Boards of Family Medicine in 2022. Recently, Dr Carmen has relocated to Adelaide from Queensland.

In her spare time, Dr Carmen loves to travel and explore new countries and cultures, enriching her personal and professional life with diverse experiences.

Dr Sarah Johnson General Practitioner

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Dr Sarah Johnson grew up in South Australia and trained locally at Flinders University. After working for two years in Adelaide, she had a wonderful time travelling around Australia, working in surgical departments across the country. Following her travels, she chose to pursue a career in general practice with a focus on skin cancer and other skin conditions.

Dr Johnson is on the verge of completing an advanced certificate in skin cancer medicine through the Australasian College of Dermatologists and has plans to pursue further studies in this area. She is very happy to perform full skin checks for patients and is skilled in surgical procedures, including cosmetic removals of benign skin lesions and skin cancer excisions. She also employs non-surgical methods to manage precancerous sun damage to the skin.

Additionally, Dr Johnson has completed training for Implanon insertion and removal and has developed advanced skills in ultrasound-guided removal of deep Implanons and other foreign bodies. While no referral is required to see Dr Johnson, she welcomes referrals from other GPs or specialists for procedures such as iron infusions (with or without ultrasound), ultrasound-guided phlebotomy, and various skin surgeries.

Outside of medicine, Dr Johnson enjoys many forms of embroidery, sewing, and walking.

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