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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 is a distinguished Flinders University MD graduate of 2013. Following her graduation, she embarked on a journey that included an internship at the Lyell McEwin and a year at the RAH. Choosing to explore Australia, she worked in various surgical departments across all states and territories, solidifying her passion for surgery, which she discovered while she was a med student.
Dr. Johnson found the practice of minimising scarring during the operative process a challenge she enjoyed. This realisation led her to pursue a fellowship in general practice with an aim for developing a career in skin cancer medicine. She has also further developed her skills by developing her knowledge around the topical treatment of precancerous and early skin cancers reducing the overall risk of developing skin cancers. She has recently added photodynamic therapy to the services that she offers as a better tolerated alternative to effudex for patients. Dr. Johnson is currently advancing her skills through an advanced certificate in skin cancer medicine with the Australasian College of Dermatology, aspiring to achieve fellowship status with the College of Skin Cancer Medicine in the future.
In addition to her medical journey, Dr. Johnson brings a unique skill set with undergraduate studies in medical imaging. Her special interest lies in ultrasound-guided removals, especially for deep implanons and foreign bodies. While she consults as a general practitioner elsewhere, she is not currently taking on new GP patients.
Beyond the realm of medicine, Dr. Johnson is a talented embroiderer, having earned several prizes for her needlework at the Royal Adelaide Show. She also finds joy in leisure travel, with plans to explore diverse destinations purely for pleasure in the future.
