Our Doctors
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Dr Andrew Chow
Andrew completed his medical degree at Melbourne University in 1991. Following this he did 2 years of surgical training at St Vincent's, Melbourne, before working as a resident at SWHC and then completing his GP training at Timboon and The Cambourne Clinic.
He completed his FRACGP in 1996, and has subsequently also completed a Certificate in Primary Skin Cancer Medicine. Andrew is an accredited supervisor for the Royal Australian College of General Practice in addition to being an Associate Lecturer at Deakin University. His special interests include skin checks and skin cancer management, cosmetic injections and general medicine. |
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Dr Kate Carison
Kate completed her medical studies at Melbourne University in 2004 and since this time has worked at Geelong Hospital, The Royal Children's Hospital and Monash Medical Centre before relocating to Warrnambool and starting at the practice in 2009.
Kate has since completed extra studies in sexual health through Family Planning Victoria and is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Deakin University, Warrnambool Campus. Kate's areas of interest include paediatrics, preventative medicine, mental health and sexual health. |
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Dr Cameron Fairbrother
Cameron initially studied a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Melbourne University, graduating in 1996, before going on to also complete his M.B.,B.S at Melbourne University, graduating in 2005.
Since graduating from medical school Cameron has worked at St Vincent's Hospital and at SWHC emergency department. He completed his FRACGP in Warrnambool. In addition to general practice and veterinary work, Cameron also teaches other GPs in Rural Emergency Skills Training through ACCRM, and is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Deakin University Warrnambool Campus. Cameron started at the practice in 2011. His areas of interest include general medicine and acute medicine. |
Dr Marlo Dunkley
Marlo graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1994. Following graduation she worked for several years at the Geelong Hospital. As well as receiving general training there, she worked in the specialty area of obstetrics and gynaecology for nine months, completing a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1998. She also spent several months in the specialty of Psychiatry.
She relocated to Warrnambool in the latter half of 1998 and commenced her General Practice training in the Warrnambool region. Marlo commenced working at Cambourne Clinic towards the end of 1999 and completed her General Practice training whilst working there, receiving her FRACGP in 2000. She continues to work as a General Practitioner at Cambourne Clinic, as well as a Senior Clinical Lecturer for Deakin University. Her interests include Women's Health and Mental Health. |
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Dr Jenna Dwyer
Jenna completed her M.B.,B.S at Monash University, graduating in 2008.
She then worked at The Alfred Hospital and Monash Medical Centre before relocating to Warrnambool to complete her general practice training (FRACGP). Jenna also undertook study through Westmead Children's Hospital and the University of Sydney, completing a Diploma of Child Health in 2012. Jenna also works as a medical educator for GP training. Jenna started at the practice in 2014. Her areas of interest include Women's health, paediatrics, mental health and general medicine. Dr Dwyer has returned from maternity leave. |
Dr Rachelle Bassett
Rachelle completed her medical degree at Monash University in 2002.
She then worked as a resident for several years in Melbourne, Darwin and Cairns hospitals before completing her GP training in Melbourne in 2010. Since then she has worked in community health in Brunswick before relocating with her family to Warrnambool in 2015. Rachelle has additional training in sexual health and children's health, and is a senior lecturer at Deakin University medical school. Rachelle's areas of interest include paediatrics, general medicine and chronic disease management. |
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Dr Clare Finnigan
Clare commenced practice at Cambourne Clinic in February 2016. She completed her M.B.,B.S. at Monash University in 2011, before commencing her intern year at Northern Hospital in Melbourne and her residency at University Hospital, Geelong and Bendigo Hospital.
Clare has obtained a Clinical Diploma in Palliative Medicine through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2016, a Certificate in Emergency Medicine in 2015 through Australasian College of Emergency Medicine, a Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health through Family Planning Victoria in 2014. Clare's interests include women's health, sexual health, general medicine and palliative care. |
Dr Daniel BennettDaniel commenced practice at Cambourne Clinic in February 2018. He completed M.B.B.S with honours at University of Melbourne in 2009. Following graduation he worked at the Royal Melbourne Hospital for several years and then went on to train in General Surgery at Western Hospital before relocating to Warrnambool to complete training in General Practice (FRACGP).
Daniel has obtained a Post-graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy at University of Melbourne, Diploma of Child Health through Westmead Children’s Hospital & University of Sydney and Certificate in Emergency Medicine through the Australian College of Emergency Medicine. In addition to work at Cambourne Clinic Daniel works at SWHC Emergency Department supervising and educating junior doctors. His areas of interest include General Medicine, Acute Medicine and Men’s Health. |
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Dr Monique Portelli
Monique completed her medical degree at Melbourne University in 2012. She has spent several years in hospital medicine mainly at Austin Health gaining experience through basic physician training in general medicine including geriatrics and other medical specialities, as well as emergency medicine. She spent 4 months at the Royal Women’s hospital doing some obstetrics and gynaecology before relocating to Warrnambool for GP training.
She has an interest in public and global health, undertaking further study in a Masters of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Monique’s areas of interest include general medicine, women’s health and preventative health. |
Dr Jane SongJane completed her medical degree at Monash University in 2015.
She initially worked at Liverpool Hospital in Sydney, completing her internship and general residency. She then relocated to Warrnambool to work at South West Healthcare for a year, before commencing her General Practice training at the Cambourne Clinic. Jane has obtained Diploma of Child Health in 2017 through Westmead Children’s Hospital and University of Sydney. Her areas of interest include child and women’s health, as well as general medicine. Jane’s spoken language other than English includes Korean. |
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