Dr Gemma Kim graduated from medicine at Sydney University in 1997. After graduation she completed an internship and residency at Westmead Hospital, where she acquired her Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She went on to complete her GP fellowship training in Gosford, Raymond Terrace and Penrith.
In 2002 Dr Kim started work at Abbotsford general practice where she completed the Diploma of Child Health (Westmead Hospital). In 2013 she joined Gateway Quayside Medical Centre, which is now O’Connell St Clinic.
Her special interests include women’s health and general practice. She is experienced in doing minor skin procedures such as the excision of skin lesions. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Kim is also registered with the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Royal Women’s Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital (Manly Hospital) for Antenatal shared care.
Qualifications:
M.B.,B.S., DRANZCOG, DCH, FRACGP
Dr Polly Chan graduated from medicine in 1997 from the University of Sydney and went on to train as an undergraduate intern at Westmead Hospital where she gained her residency and Diploma of Child Health.
In 2004 Dr Chan moved to the United Kingdom for further training, completing a Diploma of Dermatology at Cardiff University, before working as a staff grade doctor in dermatology at the Elizabeth Hospital WHS trust.
After returning to Australia in 2007, Dr Chan worked at Gateway Quayside Medical Centre for seven years before moving to O’Connell St Clinic. Her special medical interests are dermatology, women’s health and antenatal care.
She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. In addition to her work and family life (she has two girls), Dr Chan enjoys travelling.
Languages:
English, Cantonese
Qualification:
M.B.,B.S. (Hons), DCH Dip PDerm, FRACGP
Dr. Alan Skapinker is an experienced General Practitioner who has been in practice in the city for more than 25 years.
Dr Skapinker specialises in Men’s Health, Travel Medicine, back pain, work related injuries, Cardiovascular Health, and Preventative Health.
Qualifications: M.B., B.CH
Dr Juliet Freeborn graduated at the University of Adelaide and is a Fellow of the RACGP. She has completed a Diploma of Paediatrics at UNSW and the Australian Certificate of Aviation Medicine at Monash University. She is an experienced GP, having worked in General Practice in Adelaide, Sydney and rural NSW. Juliet has extensive Occupational Health Assessment experience with the ADF.
Juliet enjoys treating a wide range of conditions seen in General Practice and her interests include Occupational, Aviation and Travel Medicine. She was involved in policy development and education for the Southern Division of General Practice in Adelaide for Chronic Disease management. Juliet is currently completing a Master of Public Health and Master of Health Leadership at UNSW.
Dr. James Chesworth graduated from medicine at the University in Sydney in 1981, completing his residency at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital before working as a Resident Medical Officer at Prince of Wales Children’s Hospital. He worked as a general practitioner in private practice in Campbelltown for 12 years before moving to Gateway Medical in 1998 (now O’Connell St Clinic).
Qualifications: M.B., B.S.
Dr Stan Green started his work as a medical doctor in 1974, and has over 30 years experience in the treatment of skin cancer. Stan has a special interest in detecting, diagnosing and managing skin cancer patients and is passionate about combining state of the art technology and equipment with real and personal patient care to ensure that patients receive understanding and caring treatment.
Stan has a Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery as well as a Certificate in Dermoscopy from the Skin Cancer College Australasia. He has also been awarded a Certificate in Primary Care Skin Cancer Surgery from The University of Queensland.
Andrew has frequently lectured to post-graduate podiatrists on sports podiatry topics, with a special interest in hypermobility related problems and leg length discrepancies. Andrew has recently lectured in Port Macquarie, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth on these topics.
Andrew first saw a podiatrist as a teenager due to severe knee pain while representing his high school in Track Athletics and Cross Country. Several other treatments had failed and after finally being referred to a sports podiatrist and receiving prescription orthotics, he was back to running pain free within a week. This motivated him to study podiatry after benefiting so dramatically and immediately.
Andrew is a long term member of the Sydney Striders running club and an occasional triathlete, having completed the Noosa Tri 5 times.
This enables Andrew to customise a treatment regime including:
Treatment of foot and ankle disorders, including skin and nail conditions (blisters, callous, ingrown toenails- conservative care and nail edge resection if appropriate)
Biomechanical causes of back, hip, knee, leg, ankle and foot pain
Prescription of corrective foot orthotics (to fit sports and/or fashion shoes)
Advice on appropriate stretching / strengthening and training programs
Advice on each persons specific requirements in running shoes / football boots and other sporting footwear.
As a keen runner, cyclist and Army Reserve Infantry Officer, Andrew also has the insight and experience of over 20 years of private practice as a podiatrist, as well as over 20 years as a competitive runner (road and track up to state level).
Andrew has participated in sports as diverse as:
Running & Track
Distance Running & Cross Country
Cycling
Triathlon
Rugby
Soccer
Surfing
Rock Climbing
Thundercat Racing (5 x Australian Team)
Andrew has also been interviewed for foot related articles by publications such as The Sydney Morning Herald, Men’s Health Magazine, Good Medicine, Slimming & Health, & Cosmopolitan. He is a previous NSW AAPSM representative.
Sarah has been a registered psychologist since 2004 and has a wealth of experience working with adult clients in private practice, EAP, Workers Compensation and organisational settings.
Sarah uses evidence-based treatment approaches including; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution Focused Therapy. She addresses a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, workplace stress, grief, chronic pain, health management and relationship issues. She is a registered Medicare and WorkCover provider.
Special interest areas include Perinatal Mental Health and psychological approaches to weight management.
Sarah has also contributed psychology content and commentary to a number of publications including Madison Magazine, Marie Claire Australia, JustB and Dry July, as well as appearing on the Nine Network’s Mornings With Kerri-Anne.
Qualifications: Assoc. MAPS
Marnie Douglas of Ergoworks has grown from being a highly trained Physiotherapist into a multi-award-winning Businesswoman.
After completing her studies at the University of Sydney in 2002 and working in hospitals treating a wide variety of injuries, Marnie realised that her true vocation lay not only in treating injuries but in preventing them. Opening Ergoworks in Sydney’s CBD in 2003, Marnie has been bringing better physical health to many thousands of people who suffer soft tissue injuries in their working environment.
Maximising productivity through ergonomics, Marnie has been nominated for and won National and State Business Awards. Her goal is to create safer, healthier working environments – and whenever injuries do happen, to help patients regain their mobility, living free from pain.
Mark graduated from Endeavour College of Natural Health with a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) in 2020.
He has keen interest in sports nutrition. He has previous experience assisting the St. George AFL club by providing tips to improve endurance, strength and concentration. He is also able to give advice and provide tailored nutritional plans to suit a variety of needs, from weight management, gastrointestinal dysfunctions, food allergies/intolerances and diabetic care.
As a nutritionist he has a firm belief in holistic care. This ensures that your consultation will be individualised to your needs. You may have already met Mark’s friendly face at O’Connell St Clinic, where he organises appointments and visa medicals.
You can join him and the O’Connell St Clinic family by seeing him at the clinic or by adding him on Instagram #ocnlstnutritionist
