Our Doctors

Wakefield Gardens Surgery welcomes Dr Sharleen Bowes!

We know medical treatment and advice aren't limited to business hours, so, offering the same high standard of care, Dr Sharleen will be offering after hours Telehealth appointments on Monday, Friday and Sunday.

Bookings can be made via AutoMed.

Dr Tina Blight

NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS Tina is a Canberra local who initially trained and worked in Canberra and regional NSW, most recently Cooma. During that time Tina regularly participated in medical student and GP Registrar supervision and teaching. Tina brings diverse rural skills and adapts them to our lovely family practice. Tina loves to share her love for health care with the Doctors of the future. Tina is interested in all the different areas of general practice but also takes a special interest in women’s health, preventative health, and minor surgical procedures. In her free time Tina is an avid skier and marathon runner and an amazing mother to her two children.

Dr Caroline Khin-Chen

NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS Caroline has been a GP at Wakefield Gardens for a number of years. Caroline participates in mentoring and teaching registrars at Wakefield Gardens Surgery. Caroline is interested in helping a vast range of patients with their health needs, taking a personal and supportive role in their care. Caroline has two children that she is extremely proud of and supports them in achieving their life goals. Caroline is fluent in both English and Burmese and has a special interest in preventative health, family health care and aged care.

Dr Jane Foley

NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS Dr Jane Foley grew up in Canberra and completed her medical training in Melbourne before returning to her hometown to practice medicine. She enjoys all aspects of general practice, with a particular interest in women’s health, including menopause and subfertility. Jane is experienced in IUD and Implanon insertion and is passionate about supporting women through various stages of their health journey. Jane also has a keen interest in preventative care, chronic disease management, and rural health, and works with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Broken Hill, providing essential care to remote communities. Outside of work, Jane loves to hit the slopes for some skiing or snowboarding, spend time outdoors in her garden, and relax with her two cats.

Dr Tara Hillier

NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS Tara completed her primary medical degree at UNDF in Perth, graduating with honours. She has been living in Townsville for the last 8 years with her husband and two children. Prior to medicine, she practised as a Registered Nurse, specialising in paediatrics. Tara has a keen passion for women’s health and family health, especially pregnancy care, where she held a Specialist role in Antenatal Clinic in Townsville prior to her move to Canberra. She also has a passion for veterans’ health and is part of the defence community herself, as well as chronic disease management and a true love of paediatric medicine. Tara has also spent a lot of time teaching GP Registrars and medical students. Tara is also qualified to do cosmetic injectables. Tara is looking forward to making Canberra her new home and exploring all the exciting things it has to offer with her family.

Dr Emma Cunningham

NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS Emma is the proud mother of two gorgeous children and enjoys spending time with her husband family and watching her 5 year old perform in her dance routines. Emma completed her training in Rural NSW, looking after the local folks of Bombala and Cooma both in the GP rooms and in the emergency setting of the hospitals. Areas of interest: - Paediatric Health - Palliative care - Preventative health - Family health - Family planning

Dr Sharleen Bowes

AFTER HOURS TELEHEALTH ONLY Dr Sharleen completed her medical degree at the University of Melbourne before moving to the Sunshine Coast to complete the rest of her training. She currently lives in Weipa with her family and 3 dogs where she also works at the local hospital providing General Practice and Emergency Care. Sharleen has a special interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Chronic Disease Management and Preventative Healthcare. She works on Friday and Monday evening 6pm to 8pm, and there is an additional out of hours consult private fee for all patients. Level B: Standard - $130 Level C: Long - $213

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