Our team
Tom trained at the University of Manchester (UK) and graduated in 2011. He worked in a variety of specialties as a junior doctor at the Royal Bolton Hospital, before relocating to Australia ...
Sharon is an experienced registered nurse who brings a wealth of knowledge, warmth and practical experience to Lord Howe Island General Practice, with a career spanning general practice, ...
Kara is a highly experienced registered nurse and midwife with a long connection to Lord Howe Island. She completed her hospital training at Nepean Hospital in the 1980s before going on to ...
Karen is a Registered Nurse and Midwife with over 40 years of dedicated service the majority of which she has spent caring for unique and close-knit community of Lord Howe Island.
With ...
RN Merja Wilson graduated in 1980 and embarked on a diverse nursing career. After completing her nursing qualification, Merja volunteered with the Institute of Medical Research in Papua New ...
Ros Hiscox is a fifth generation islander who is passionate about the Island.
Ros worked for the Lord Howe Island Board as Administration Officer for 15 years. She then was successful in ...
Students
Lord Howe Island General Practice supports the education and training of future healthcare professionals and may host medical and nursing students as part of their clinical placements. Students are an important part of developing the future healthcare workforce and can provide valuable support to patient care under appropriate supervision.
If a student is involved in your consultation, you will always be informed beforehand and you are welcome to decline their involvement at any time.
Visiting practitioners
Lord Howe Island General Practice regularly hosts visiting healthcare professionals, helping provide specialist and allied health services closer to home for our community.
Our visiting practitioners include Dr Greg Cranney (Cardiology), who has been visiting the island and supporting healthcare on Lord Howe Island for over 30 years, Dr Jemma Cranney (Geriatric Medicine), Dr Bruce Robinson (Endocrinology), and Max Webb (Optometry). We also host regular visiting dental services.
Visiting services may vary throughout the year and appointment availability can be limited.
Upcoming visits to Lord Howe Island by various medical professionals are listed below.
| Name | Specialty / profession | Visiting dates | Appointments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Stivactas | Podiatry | – | Contact the GP clinic on 6563 2000 or Email to book an appointment Medicare rebates available for those with a chronic care management plan |
| Prof Greg Cranney | Cardiology | – | Contact the clinic on 6563 2000 or email to book an appointment |
| Prof Bruce Robinson | Endocrinology | – | Email or call the GP clinic on 02 6563 2000 to book an appointment GP referral required |
| Dr Jemma Cranney | Geriatrics | Dates to be confirmed | Dr Jemma Cranney is next expected on the island in April 2027 |
Dates may change due to travel, weather or other circumstances. Please contact the clinic for appointment availability. This information is shared for the convenience of the local community - visiting practitioners are independent providers and are not employed by, contracted to, or affiliated with Lord Howe Island General Practice.
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