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OUR DOCTORS
Please note that our doctors do not provide initial ADHD diagnosis or start medication. Ongoing prescribing is available only under specialist diagnosis and with a clear shared care plan.
We also offer convenient nurse-only appointments for things that don't require a full consultation. Wound dressings available with all nurses, and ear syringing with nurse Katie.
DR GILLIAN RILEY
BOOKS OPEN
Dr. Gillian Riley is a GP obstetrician now operating out of the Surgery in Manuka Terrace. She treats children’s health of all ages from newborns to adolescents, and her interests include:
- Sexual and reproductive health, menstrual care, heavy periods, painful periods, endometriosis, perimenopause and menopause care.
- Improving quality of life for people who suffer with these symptoms.
- IUD insertion and removal with a focus on appropriate pain relief.
- Pre pregnancy preparation, antenatal shared care and post partum support, termination care, breastfeeding medicine.
- Weight neutral and Health at every Size aligned (HAES) medicine.
- Neurodiversity.
- Chronic and complex healthcare needs, particularly in women/people AFAB in larger bodies.
Dr. Gillian Riley is a GP obstetrician now operating out of the Surgery in Manuka Terrace. She treats children’s health of all ages from newborns to adolescents, and her interests include:
- Sexual and reproductive health, menstrual care, heavy periods, painful periods, endometriosis, perimenopause and menopause care.
- Improving quality of life for people who suffer with these symptoms.
- IUD insertion and removal with a focus on appropriate pain relief.
- Pre pregnancy preparation, antenatal shared care and post partum support, termination care, breastfeeding medicine.
- Weight neutral and Health at every Size aligned (HAES) medicine.
- Neurodiversity.
- Chronic and complex healthcare needs, particularly in women/people AFAB in larger bodies.
DR ANDREW MCMAHON
BOOKS OPEN
Dr Andrew McMahon completed his MD and junior doctor years in sunny Queensland before relocating to Canberra in 2020. He completed his GP training in 2024 between Canberra and Cooma and has happily made Canberra his new home.
Andrew actively enjoys the variety of general practice and the opportunity to assist his patients with their whole-person health journey. When not in the office, Andrew can be found heading to the mountains to hike, snowboard or just enjoy the scenery.
Dr Andrew McMahon completed his MD and junior doctor years in sunny Queensland before relocating to Canberra in 2020. He completed his GP training in 2024 between Canberra and Cooma and has happily made Canberra his new home.
Andrew actively enjoys the variety of general practice and the opportunity to assist his patients with their whole-person health journey. When not in the office, Andrew can be found heading to the mountains to hike, snowboard or just enjoy the scenery.
DR DOMINIQUE FERGUSON
BOOKS OPEN
Having worked in Canberra and interstate, Dr Ferguson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.
She holds a Bachelor in Health Science, Medical Degree from ANU, and has completed further studies in Women’s health, paediatrics and skin cancers.
Her special interests include women’s health, kids health, preventative medicine and sports medicine.
Dr Ferguson offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages and is skilled in performing minor procedures such as IUD and Implanon insertions, toenail wedge resection, and minor skin biopsies. Outside of the clinic, Dr Ferguson is an avid runner, and is committed to enjoying and promoting an active lifestyle.
Having worked in Canberra and interstate, Dr Ferguson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.
She holds a Bachelor in Health Science, Medical Degree from ANU, and has completed further studies in Women’s health, paediatrics and skin cancers.
Her special interests include women’s health, kids health, preventative medicine and sports medicine.
Dr Ferguson offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages and is skilled in performing minor procedures such as IUD and Implanon insertions, toenail wedge resection, and minor skin biopsies. Outside of the clinic, Dr Ferguson is an avid runner, and is committed to enjoying and promoting an active lifestyle.
DR JAKE LEONARD
BOOKS OPEN
Jake grew up on the south coast of NSW, and started his career as Maritime Warfare Officer in the Royal Australian Navy. This saw Jake live and work all over Australia, often moving in and out of Canberra to study and work.
Jake was supported by the Navy in making a career change to medicine in 2020 and completed his medical studies at the University of Wollongong in 2023.
Jake spent his junior doctor years rotating through all the hospitals in the Canberra hospital network, with terms in the emergency department, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, general medicine and rehabilitation.
In his free time Jake enjoys bush walking around Canberra with his young son, parkrun, and learning how to play disc golf.
Jake grew up on the south coast of NSW, and started his career as Maritime Warfare Officer in the Royal Australian Navy. This saw Jake live and work all over Australia, often moving in and out of Canberra to study and work.
Jake was supported by the Navy in making a career change to medicine in 2020 and completed his medical studies at the University of Wollongong in 2023.
Jake spent his junior doctor years rotating through all the hospitals in the Canberra hospital network, with terms in the emergency department, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, general medicine and rehabilitation.
In his free time Jake enjoys bush walking around Canberra with his young son, parkrun, and learning how to play disc golf.
DR ERIKA PERALDI
BOOKS OPEN
Dr. Erika Peraldi is committed to delivering holistic, patient-centered care across all ages, with a special focus on preventive health and empowering patients to make informed choices about their treatment options.
She has broad experience in areas including antenatal care, paediatrics, chronic illness management, women’s health, and mental health.
Dr. Peraldi graduated from Flinders University in 2001 and achieved her RACGP Fellowship in 2012, and spent the past 16 years serving the Bega Valley community. In addition to her clinical work, she has been a lecturer with the Australian National University and is passionate about teaching and mentoring medical students and junior doctors.
As a mother of four, Dr. Peraldi loves outdoor adventures and traveling with her children.
Dr. Erika Peraldi is committed to delivering holistic, patient-centered care across all ages, with a special focus on preventive health and empowering patients to make informed choices about their treatment options.
She has broad experience in areas including antenatal care, paediatrics, chronic illness management, women’s health, and mental health.
Dr. Peraldi graduated from Flinders University in 2001 and achieved her RACGP Fellowship in 2012, and spent the past 16 years serving the Bega Valley community. In addition to her clinical work, she has been a lecturer with the Australian National University and is passionate about teaching and mentoring medical students and junior doctors.
As a mother of four, Dr. Peraldi loves outdoor adventures and traveling with her children.
DR TARA HILLIER
BOOKS OPEN FOR MUMS & YOUNG CHILDREN
Tara completed a medical degree at UNDF in Perth, graduating with honours, and has been living in Townsville for the last 8 years with her husband and two children. She has experience as a Registered Nurse, specialising in paediatrics.
Tara's interests include women’s health and family health, especially pregnancy care, chronic disease management and a true love of paediatric medicine. She held a Specialist role in Antenatal Clinic in Townsville prior to her move to Canberra. She also has a passion for veterans’ health and is part of the defence community herself. Tara has also spent a lot of time teaching GP Registrars and medical students.
Tara is qualified to provide cosmetic consultations and injectables.
Tara completed a medical degree at UNDF in Perth, graduating with honours, and has been living in Townsville for the last 8 years with her husband and two children. She has experience as a Registered Nurse, specialising in paediatrics.
Tara's interests include women’s health and family health, especially pregnancy care, chronic disease management and a true love of paediatric medicine. She held a Specialist role in Antenatal Clinic in Townsville prior to her move to Canberra. She also has a passion for veterans’ health and is part of the defence community herself. Tara has also spent a lot of time teaching GP Registrars and medical students.
Tara is qualified to provide cosmetic consultations and injectables.
DR ANN MILLER
REGISTERED ACUPUNCTURIST
With over 40 years of experience in general practice and a long-standing interest in integrative medicine, Dr Miller now focuses exclusively on providing acupuncture services.
Dr Miller is fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as both a medical practitioner and acupuncturist. Her special interest areas include pain management, stress-related conditions, women’s health, and supporting general wellbeing through gentle, effective treatment.
Ann offers acupuncture consultations two mornings a week, providing patients with the opportunity to benefit from her expert care in a calm, supportive setting.
With over 40 years of experience in general practice and a long-standing interest in integrative medicine, Dr Miller now focuses exclusively on providing acupuncture services.
Dr Miller is fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as both a medical practitioner and acupuncturist. Her special interest areas include pain management, stress-related conditions, women’s health, and supporting general wellbeing through gentle, effective treatment.
Ann offers acupuncture consultations two mornings a week, providing patients with the opportunity to benefit from her expert care in a calm, supportive setting.
Dr EMMA CUNNINGHAM
BOOKS CLOSED
Emma is a mother to two gorgeous children and enjoys spending time with her husband family and watching her youngest perform in dance routines.
Emma completed her training in Rural NSW, looking after the local folks of Bombala and Cooma both in the GP rooms and in the emergency setting of the hospitals.
Areas of interest include paediatric health, palliative care, preventative health, family health, family planning.
Emma is a mother to two gorgeous children and enjoys spending time with her husband family and watching her youngest perform in dance routines.
Emma completed her training in Rural NSW, looking after the local folks of Bombala and Cooma both in the GP rooms and in the emergency setting of the hospitals.
Areas of interest include paediatric health, palliative care, preventative health, family health, family planning.
DR TINA BLIGHT
BOOKS CLOSED
Tina is a Canberra local who initially trained and worked in Canberra and regional NSW, most recently Cooma. During that time Tina regularly participated in medical student and GP Registrar supervision and teaching. Tina brings diverse rural skills and adapts them to our lovely family practice.
Tina loves to share her love for health care with the Doctors of the future. Tina is interested in all the different areas of general practice but also takes a special interest in women’s health, preventative health, and minor surgical procedures.
In her free time Tina is an avid skier and marathon runner and an amazing mother to her two children.
Tina is a Canberra local who initially trained and worked in Canberra and regional NSW, most recently Cooma. During that time Tina regularly participated in medical student and GP Registrar supervision and teaching. Tina brings diverse rural skills and adapts them to our lovely family practice.
Tina loves to share her love for health care with the Doctors of the future. Tina is interested in all the different areas of general practice but also takes a special interest in women’s health, preventative health, and minor surgical procedures.
In her free time Tina is an avid skier and marathon runner and an amazing mother to her two children.
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