Doctors
Meet The Doctors Consulting At Caligem Health Medical
Dr Kane Lavender
Dr Kane Lavender
Dr Kane Lavender
(Caligem Health)
Dr Lavender is a private billing doctor except for some long standing patients with Pension/Concession/Health Care Cards or Ex Military personnel.
Please ask at reception or see the following website for his fee structure. https://kanelavender.wixsite.com/doctor-kane-lavender/fees
A fee will be charged for all telehealth consults Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for short < 6min consults on Friday mornings for existing bulk billed patients or when arranged by Dr Lavender directly. A link will be sent via SMS for payment.
Dr Lavender holds a few "on the day appointments" only available by calling Caligem on 4369 8999 at 8.30am Mon/Tue/Thu.
Dr Lavender graduated from Sydney University in 2005 and attained Fellowship from the RACGP in 2011. Dr Lavender served in the Australian Army as a logistics officer prior to medicine and then as an Army doctor. Kane is the primary 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.
Area of Interest:
*Sports injuries
*Men's health
*Chronic disease
*Veterans health
*Pediatrics
Dr Mina Nakha
Dr Mina Nakha
Dr Mina Nakha
(Caligem Health)
Dr Mina Nakhla will be joining Caligem Health from 1/7/24 for three months.
Dr Mina is a private billing doctor for all consultations including Telehealth. Dr Mina will except valid pension and health care card holders which must be shown to reception on arrival.
Dr Mína Nakhla, MB,BS, AMC , RACGP .
Dr Mina Nakhla completed his medical degree in 1985 at the Alexandria Medical School in Egypt.
His also completed his AMC CERTIFICATE in 1995 , then obtained Fellowship,FRACGP, in 2004.
Dr Mina has been working on the Central Coast from 2009 till 2021 between Wyong , Bateau Bay and Erina then returning to the USA to be with family.
Special interest; Asthma, COPD , Mental Health, Mens Health and Pediatric.
Dr Mina is a private billing doctor for all consultations including Telehealth. Dr Mina will except valid pension and health care card holders which must be shown to reception on arrival.
Dr Mína Nakhla, MB,BS, AMC , RACGP .
Dr Mina Nakhla completed his medical degree in 1985 at the Alexandria Medical School in Egypt.
His also completed his AMC CERTIFICATE in 1995 , then obtained Fellowship,FRACGP, in 2004.
Dr Mina has been working on the Central Coast from 2009 till 2021 between Wyong , Bateau Bay and Erina then returning to the USA to be with family.
Special interest; Asthma, COPD , Mental Health, Mens Health and Pediatric.
Dr Vishal Patel
Dr Vishal Patel
Dr Vishal Patel
(Caligem Health)
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.
Pfizer Covid Vax
Pfizer Covid Vax
Pfizer Covid Vax
(Caligem Health)
Pfizer Covid Vax
Dr Lewis Donovan
Dr Lewis Donovan
Dr Lewis Donovan
(Caligem Health)
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:
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
Dr Gillian Moreland
Dr Gillian Moreland
Dr Gillian Moreland
(Caligem Health)
General Practitioner -
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:
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
Dr Callan Coventry
Dr Callan Coventry
Dr Callan Coventry
(Caligem Health)
General Practitioner -
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:
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