Doctors

• Dr Lavender is a private billing doctor. Dr Lavender does have his own billing structure..... All new patients are privately billed, all regular patients with a valid pension or health care card will bulk billed(depending on service provided, excisions are all privately billed). Phone appointments incur a consultation fee on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays, Friday phone consults incur a consultation fee, you will be sent a link for payment. If you are a regular patient of Dr Lavenders that has a valid pension or health care card you will be bulk billed for your phone consult for <6mins>
• *If your medical concern is urgent, Dr Lavender holds a few "on the day appointments" only available by calling 4369 8999 at 8.30am on the day.

Dr Lavender graduated from Sydney University in 2005 and attained Fellowship in RACGP in 2011. Dr Lavender served in the Australian Army as a logistics officer and then as a doctor before transitioning to civilian life soon after his first child was born. He has significant experience in family medicine with a range of interests including pediatrics, complex and chronic care, mental health and sports medicine. Kane is the lead GP supervisor at Caligem Health supporting Trainee Doctors complete their GP specialty training.Dr Lavender lives on the central coast with his wife and 2 children

Areas of interest:

• Sports injuries
• Mens health
• Chronic disease
• Vetrans Health
• Paediatrics
• Chronic and complex care

Dr Patel studied medicine at the University of New South Wales (2014). He then gained experience working for several years at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Canterbury Hospital and Broken Hill Base Hospital in a variety of medical and surgical specialties prior to starting training in General Practice. Dr Patel believes in ensuring that patients understand the medical conditions that they are suffering from and that they understand the treatment options so that they can take control of their health and make informed decisions regarding their healthcare. Dr Patel is a registrar who is in his third term. He is under the supervision of Dr Lavender. Dr Patel is a mixed billing practitioner he bulk bills under 16 years of age and any patient with a health care card or pension card. Outside of medicine he has an interest in technology as well as fountain pens.

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General Practitioner -
Dr Donovan is a PRIVATE BILLING doctor. All phone consultations are privately billed with Dr Donovan. Please call reception for consultation fees. Dr Donovan's Special Interests include: General Medicine and has a special interest in Skin Cancer. He studied medicine at the University of Newcastle, where he graduated with distinction, Dr Donovan believes in providing holistic, patient-centered medicine and evidence-based care. His special interest's are in skin cancer medicine and has undertaken significant higher education in this field. Outside of medicine, he enjoys snow skiing, woodworking and spending time in the NSW Snowy Mountains.

Areas of interest:

• General medicine
• Skin cancer

General Practitioner -


Dr Moreland will be on leave 29/4/2024-12/6/2024. Please see other availability with Caligem Health doctors during this time. DR GILLIAN MORELAND IS A PRIVATE BILLING DOCTOR FOR ALL AGES ... SHE DOES NOT BULK BILL. There will be a consultation fee at the end of the appointment. If needed, please check fees with reception prior to booking.

Dr Moreland completed her medical degree at the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa. She moved to Australia in 2007 and settled on the Central Coast with her family in 2008. Dr Moreland enjoys the diversity of general practice and keeps up to date with the latest medical information and treatments. She has a special interest in preventative medicine and complex care. She lives and promotes a healthy lifestyle. Dr Moreland enjoys managing paediatric patients to geriatric care including women's health. Other areas of interest include Occupational, Rail and Aviation health.

Outside of her General Practice she enjoys going to gym and doing Latin and Ballroom dancing.

Areas of interest:

• Womens health

General Practitioner -
Dr Covenrty will be on leave the following dates 24/4/2024-29/4/2024. Please see availability with Dr Patel during this period.

Dr Coventry will bulk bill patients that have a valid pension/health care card which needs to be provided on arrival at Caligem Health. Dr Coventry also bulk bills children under 16 years of age. Private fees may apply with a rebate from medicare. Please ask reception for consultation fees and medicare rebates.

Dr Coventry completed his Bachelor of Medicine through the University of New England. Dr Coventry believes in involving patients in their own healthcare and with his wide range of interests including acute illness and injury, family medicine and chronic disease management. Dr Coventry enjoys travelling, learning about new cultures and technology. Speaks German, and Thai

Areas of interest:

• Chronic disease management
• Family medicine
• Acute illness and injury

Psychologist -
Speaks Czech and English

MPsych, AMAPS Rudolf has experience working with a diverse range of people facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol dependency, PTSD, stress, grief and anger issues. Rudolf has worked with adult and youth clients.