Our Team

 


At Tanilba Bay Medical Centre, we have a dedicated team of experienced doctors, allied health practitioners, and nurses who are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Our doctors bring a wealth of experience and expertise, providing personalized and evidence-based treatment plans. Our allied health practitioners offer a range of services to complement your medical care, while our compassionate nurses provide support and assistance throughout your healthcare journey. Together, our collaborative team strives to provide holistic and comprehensive care, ensuring that you receive the highest standard of healthcare tailored to your individual needs.

Dr+Shawn+Saremi.jpg

Dr Shawn Medes  

Specialist General Practitioner

Dr Medes is the principal GP & founder of Tanilba Bay Medical Centre. He has had extensive surgical & Emergency experience through Australian Hospital System. He has completed & awarded many qualifications & courses in relation to Skin Diseases, Skin Cancer diagnosis, Skin Cancer Surgery, Cosmetic Medicine & Surgery, Plastic & reconstructive Surgery through Australasian College of Skin Cancer, Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery, Australian College of Rural & remote Medicine & University of Sydney.Dr Medes is currently a GP Supervisor for both Australian GP Colleges of RACGP & ACRRM

IMG_5094.jpg

Gilen “Jill” Perez 

General Practitioner

Dr Gilen Perez has years of medical experience working in various hospital and clinic settings across the Philippines and Australia. Most recently she worked at Gosford Hospital for over 2 years before being welcomed to Tanilba Bay Medical Centre. She has a particular interest in women’s health, general and acute medicine. 

Gil has the perfect personality for a Doctor, caring and affable, we are so lucky to have her as a part of our team! 

 
Dr Zahra.jpeg

Dr Zahraa Alsaaty

General Practitioner

Dr Zahraa, has recently joined our team. She is originally from Iraq and has a wealth of knowledge and experience practising as a doctor. She has a special interest in Gaeriatric Medicine and aims to promote health by educating, and preventing diseases in the community. 

1517272728662.jpeg

Anna Medes

Clinical Psychologist/ Practice Manager

Anna Medes has been an integral part of our practice since she joined in 2017. Anna loves working with the team and she constantly strives for excellence for all aspect of the practice. We are lucky to have her on board.

2017_Profile_Podiatrist_Melody.jpg

Melody Seymour

Podiatrist

Melody is once passionate podiatrist that likes all aspects of Podiatric care and enjoys seeing a diverse range of people and conditions. Plus she strives to keep up to date with all the latest knowledge and techniques available to provide to patients at Hawks Nest Podiatry. She has full  registration and for number of years she  has been practicing in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Myall Lakes regions. 

Melody comes from a close knit family and believes in community spirit. Enjoying the lifestyle of the area. She loves spending her free time camping and adventuring. 

 

Sally Tye

Registered Nurse

Sally brings a warm and welcoming atmosphere into our busy practice. Sally holds an abundance of knowledge that she has learnt over the past 23 years as a Nurse and dedicated her time to caring for her community, she has attended to the most vulnerable whilst she was the Nurse Manager for the Westmead NICU. 

Sally spends her free time with her Grandchildren and Gardening and as an admirer of the great outdoors she also enjoys sailing and free camping.

Thelma Movick

EEN

Thelma has over 30 years’ experience as an enrolled nurse, she has spent a great a deal of her time working in Rehabilitation and community nursing and specialising in disability and aged care. Working predominantly in NSW however she has also branched all the way out to Norway! 
Thelma enjoys the outdoors, bushwalking and photography. She spends her free time with the ones that matter most, her family, friends and dogs.

Brodie Pearson

Podiatrist

Brodie is our Podiatrist, he graduated in 2019 from the University of Newcastle and is currently studying to be a Physiotherapist. Brodie is the former captain of the Mens U/20 Netball team and the highlight of his career has been providing health care to refugees. Brodie is a pleasure to work with and I’m sure his patients will agree

 

Rowena Hanney

Practice Manager

Row brings a wealth of knowledge to our practice from 19 years working with NSW Health over various sites. She is passionate about providing top grade care to the community and ensuring a happy health workplace for all.

When Row isn’t busy managing our practice she is a dedicated mother of 4 and enjoys the outdoors especially fishing with her children and hubby and always looks forward to their next adventures.

Jessica

Receptionist

Jessica is our front desk Receptionist. Jessica is a qualified AIN, spending quite a few years previously working in an Aged Care Facility. She is also currently completing a Cert 4 in Health Administration. Jessica is empathetic and has a great understanding of providing care and compassion to our patients.

In her spare time you will find her competing on the netball court or spending quality time with her partner or friends.

HOLLEE

Receptionist

Hollee is our trainee Medical Business Receptionist. You will see her at the front desk, always eager to greet patients with a smile and friendly manner. Hollee is set to complete her traineeship next year, which she is then wanting to transition into completing a Registered Nursing Degree.

In her spare time you will find Hollee teaching competitive dancing or participating in performances state wide.