Our Team
We have a strong team ethic, and all doctors happily care for each others patients if the preferred doctor is not available. Our nurses help greatly with managing chronic medical conditions, performing Health Assessments, wound care and immunisations.
Practice Principal
General Practitioner
Dr Melinda Nelson
Melinda is the Practice Principal at Surf Beach Surgery and has owned the practice since 2011. She has a special interest in women's health, paediatrics, shared antenatal care and palliative care.
Consulting Days:
Monday-Thursday
NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS
General Practitioner
Dr Keshani Warusawithana
Keshani was born in Sri Lanka, but has called Australia home for over 20 years. She has a special interest in geriatric care, women's health and preventative health.
Consulting Days:
Tuesday-Friday
NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS
General Practitioner
Lactation Consultant
Dr Michelle Hamrosi
Michelle has a special interest in antenatal care, breastfeeding support, infant and childhood health and women's health.
Michelle is an International Certified Board Lactation Consultant, she performs oral assessments for infants and can do tongue tie release.
Consulting Days:
Monday & Thursday
TAKING NEW LACTATION PATIENTS
General Practitioner
Dr Toby Jackson
Toby graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2011. He has a special interest in family medicine, men's health, childhood health and chronic diseases prevention and management.
Consulting Days:
Tuesday-Friday
NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS
General Practitioner Registrar
Dr Aithne Tobin
Aithne is undertaking her final year of GP training at Surf Beach Surgery, and has a special interest in women's health, reproductive health and sexual health.
Consulting Days:
Monday-Wednesday
NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS
General Practitioner Registrar
Dr Katie Thomson
Katie grew up and studied in the UK, moving to Australia in 2011. Katie specialises in the prevention and management of chronic lifestyle-related conditions, palliative care and geriatrics.
Consulting Days:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS
Reception
At reception, you will be greeted by our Practice Managers Peta & Caz, and our friendly reception staff Franki, Letitia & Noamy.
Practice Nurses
Our practice nurses Brittany & Kristy are skilled in wound care, immunisations, chronic disease care and assist our doctors with biopsies & excisions.
Southern IML Pathology
Southern Pathology is located conveniently on-site at Surf Beach Surgery in Shop 4, Surf Beach Plaza. The pathology site is open 8am-1pm weekdays.