Doctors

Dr David Hill is from Ireland and went to the UK for his undergraduate training. He worked in Emergency Medicine and Rheumatology / Internal Medicine for a number of years in the UK before returning to Ireland where he completed his 4 year specialist training in General Practice. Dr Hill has a keen interest in many areas of general practice including musculoskeletal conditions, men’s health and particularly chronic disease management. Outside of work he enjoys playing basketball, soccer and spending time with his wife and 2 children. Please note: Dr Hill cannot do Implanon's or Mirena's Core Medical is now a Mixed Billing practice. PRIVATE fees apply- Medicare rebates can be processed on your behalf.

Dr Eoin McDonnell completed his undergraduate medical training and post-graduate GP training in Ireland, followed by a Masters in Sport Medicine. He worked as a GP in Ireland for several years before moving to Australia in 2012. Dr McDonnell has a special interest in Chronic Disease Management and Skin Cancer Medicine. Dr McDonnell can do implanon procedures- however an appointment prior is required to discuss. Please note: Dr McDonnell no longer prescribes bio-identical or natural thyroid hormones. Core Medical is now a Mixed Billing practice. All Skin Check appointments are an $80 private fee at the time of appointment however a Medicare Rebate can be claimed.

Dr John Iyamu comes to us from the UK where he completed his undergraduate and postgraduate medical training, followed by GP training. He then went on to be a successful practice owner and principal GP before moving to Australia in 2016. His special interest is in skin cancer management, both medical and surgical, and skin checks including the use of Dermoscopy & mole scan photography. He also does other minor surgical procedures for benign skin lesions including cyst removal, skin tag removal and benign lesion removal. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and holds a Diploma of Skin Cancer Surgery and Advanced Certificate in Dermoscopy from University of Queensland. For the last 6 years, he has led a skin clinic within a GP practice. Outside of practice Dr Iyamu enjoys running, swimming, canoeing and spending time with his family. Areas of interest: Skin Cancer Checks Skin Cancer Management Skin Cancer Surgery Non-Cancer Mole Removal Education: Diploma of Skin Cancer Surgery with QLD University Advanced Certificate Skin Surgery with QLD University Dr Iyamu is also involved in Chronic Disease Management such as Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease. Dr Iyamu can do implanon procedures- however an appointment prior is required to discuss. Dr Iyamu will discuss with you any possible skin procedures necessary at the time of your Skin Check appointment. Core Medical is now a Mixed Billing practice. All Skin Check appointments are an $80 private fee at the time of appointment however a Medicare Rebate can be claimed.

Dr Katharine Merrifield has joined our practice in 2023 from the United Kingdom. Originally from South Africa, she acquired her undergraduate medical degree from the University of Cape Town in 2007. She has worked and trained in the UK since 2010, initially in Paediatrics where she achieved her Membership to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. She subsequently completed her General Practice postgraduate training and has worked within the UK primary health-care setting ever since. Dr Merrifield is passionate about all aspects of General Practice and provides holistic and evidence-based care. She has a special interest and experience in Children’s Health, Women’s Health, Elderly Care Medicine and Chronic Disease Management. Please note: Dr Merrifield does not do Implanon's or Mirena's Core Medical is now a Mixed Billing practice. PRIVATE fees apply- Medicare rebates can be processed on your behalf.

Dr Natasha Gilchrist trained in London, qualifying in 1998. She worked as a GP in Sussex, UK, until coming to WA in 2016. She has a special interest in sports and exercise medicine and is able to offer dry needling for sports injuries. She also specialises in women's health and can insert/remove Implanon, remove Mirena coils and perform cervical screening tests. She also has an interest in memory issues including dementia, paediatrics and the management of chronic disease. In her spare time she enjoys competing in triathlon and spending time with her family. Dr Gilchrist can do implanon procedures- however an appointment prior is required to discuss. Core Medical is now a Mixed Billing practice. PRIVATE fees apply- Medicare rebates can be processed on your behalf. Please note: Appointments from 7am-8am are afterhours and may have an additional charge.

Dr Pertwee is a UK trained and worked as a GP in the UK for 14 years prior to moving to Australia in 2017. He has special interests in Chronic Disease Management, Diabetes and Dementia, having previously worked as a GP specialist in Dementia. Dr Pertwee can do joint injection & implanon procedures- however an appointment prior is required to discuss. Core Medical is now a Mixed Billing practice. PRIVATE fees apply- Medicare rebates can be processed on your behalf. Please note: Appointments from 7am-8am are afterhours and may have an additional charge.

Flu Clinics are only available from the beginning of April 2024 for those aged over 65years. This message will be updated when we open up for lower ages.

Pamela is a Physiotherapist and Educator with over 20 years' experience in the management of Musculoskeletal conditions across the public, private and education sectors in the UK and Australia. Pamela has worked as a lecturer in the Undergraduate Physiotherapy program at the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) supporting and developing students to become the next generation of Physiotherapists. Pamela is keen to contribute in a positive way to the health of the Port Kennedy/Warnbro community. She hopes to facilitate the best outcome for a person, through open and honest communication, evidence based practice, shared-decision making and empowering the individual to play an active part in their health care journey. Core Medical is now a Mixed Billing practice. PRIVATE fees apply- Medicare rebates can be processed on your behalf.

Tiffany Burridge is a Physiotherapist graduated from the University of Notre Dame. She is passionate about practicing evidence-based care and assisting patients to be in informed and control of their healthcare goals. Tiffany also has a degree of Psychology and extensive experience as an ASCA qualified Olympic Weightlifting coach and APPI /DMA Pilates instructor. She is interested in both rehabilitating injury and assisting the weekend warrior achieve performance goals. Tiffany also works with Activity matters, where they specialise in assisting Worker’s Compensation claims clients in a mobile capacity. Core Medical is now a Mixed Billing practice. PRIVATE fees apply- Medicare rebates can be processed on your behalf.