Doctors
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Dr Debra Scott
Dr Debra Scott enjoys women's health, mental health, paediatrics and travel medicine.
Available for appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
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Dr Rachel Giblin
Dr Rachel Giblin enjoys women’s health, paediatrics, sports medicine and travel medicine.
Dr Giblin is currently available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Dr Andrew Keyworth
Dr Andrew Keyworth has been caring for the Smith St Medical Centre community for over 30 years. He is interested in aged care, mental health and chronic illness management.
PLEASE NOTE: DR KEYWORTH WILL BE RETIRING AS A GP FROM 1 APRIL 2025
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Dr Jamie Leong
Dr Jamie Leong is interested in aged care, chronic disease management and women’s health.
Dr Leong is available for appointments on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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Dr Christina Connor
Dr. Connor is a compassionate female General Practitioner with a strong focus on delivering holistic care. She enjoys helping her patients address both their physical and mental health needs. With a special interest in common mental health issues and chronic disease management, Dr. Connor offers comprehensive care aimed at improving overall well-being.
While she does limited procedural work, Dr. Connor works closely with colleagues for services such as skin cancer checks, ensuring her patients receive the best possible care. Passionate about preventative health, Dr. Connor is committed to empowering her patients to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Dr Connor is available for appointments Monday and Friday.
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Dr Upasana Thakorlal
MBBS, FRACGP
Speaks English and Gujarati
Dr Thakorlal enjoys seeing a variety of people and problems in General Practice and has additional qualifications in women’s health (DRANZCOG) and children’s health (DCH).
Dr Thakorlal has been at SSMC since 2004 and has appreciated the opportunity to see patients and their families over many years, to provide them with continuity of care.
Dr Thakorlal is available for appointments on Monday and Wednesday.
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Dr Jennifer Whiteley
Dr Jennifer Whiteley is interested in women’s health, paediatrics and geriatric medicine.
Dr Whiteley is available for appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Dr Suresh Duraiswamy
Dr Suresh Duraiswamy started his career in Australia as a senior house officer at the Mater Public Hospital in Brisbane. He later worked with Family Care Medical Services doing after hours deputising work. Dr Duraiswamy also filled various remote and rural locum positions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Health Centres. Dr Duraiswamy went on to do his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2006 and also obtained a Masters Degree in Health Services Management from Griffith University in Brisbane. Dr Duraiswamy has keen interests in Obesity Management, Cardiovascular Problems, Musculoskeletal Medicine and Corporate medicine including Pre-employment medicals and Corporate health checks. After 18 years in family practice he has up-skilled with new innovations in Mental Health Problems and Chronic Disease Management including Diabetes and Hypertension.
Dr Duraiswamy is available for telehealth appointments Wednesday and Friday.
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Dr Laura Shane
Dr Laura Shane is a compassionate general practitioner with a special interest in women's and children's health.
Dr Shane completed her registrar training with Smith St Medical Practice and became a specialist GP in 2025.
Dr Shane practices on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
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Dr Claudia Hadlow
Dr Claudia Hadlow takes a holistic approach to patient care. She studied medicine in Sydney and completed her internship and residency in the Hunter New England Health Network.
With three years of experience in dermatology and an Advanced Certificate of General Dermatology, Claudia conducts full skin checks, performs various dermatological procedures, and manages dermatological conditions.
She is also interested in women's health, children's health, chronic disease management, mental health, and travel medicine.
Claudia is available for appointments Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Dr Madeleine Beaman
Dr Madeleine Beaman is committed to providing comprehensive and high quality health care. She enjoys all aspects of general practice including children's health, women's health, chronic disease management and preventative healthcare.
Outside of work, Madeleine enjoys spending time with her family, drinking tea, and being an active member of her local church.
Madeleine is available for appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.