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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 Lynda Guthrie General Practitioner
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Lynda Guthrie graduated from Glasgow University in 2006, completing her intern and resident years in the West of Scotland, before moving to Adelaide in 2008. She spent several years working in emergency, general medicine and palliative care. She then started her GP training in 2013 and spent 2 years working in the Yorke Penninsula. Dr Lynda became a Fellow of the RACGP in 2015.
Dr Lynda is interested in all aspects of general practice but has particular interests in women’s health, chronic disease management and palliative care. She offers contraceptive insertions and removals.
Outside of medicine, Dr Lynda enjoys cooking, going camping with friends and walking her dogs.
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 Lauren Sperring General Practitioner
Dr Lauren Sperring is a proud Wirangu doctor, who was born and raised in Adelaide. She graduated from The University of Adelaide in 2015 and completed her internship at Flinders Medical Centre.
Dr Lauren has a strong interest in paediatric medicine and has spent the past 5 years working across the Women’s and Children’s hospital and Flinders Medical Centre. She will continue to work with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit alongside her role as a GP registrar in 2023. She has completed a Diploma of Child Health through The University of Sydney. Throughout her hospital training, Lauren has also spent 9 months working in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Outside of work, Dr Lauren enjoys gardening, reading, playing with her kittens and spending time with her adorable niece. She is an active member of the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association and is a mentor for Indigenous medical students, through the Flinders Adelaide Indigenous Medical Mentoring group.
