Practice Doctors

Special interests: Antenatal care, women’s health and hypnotherapy.

Dr Lyn Lawlor-Smith started Rhylyn Medical Services with her husband, Dr Rhys Henning, in Willunga in 1980. Since then she has been dedicated to the provision of quality general practice services to the local community. She has a special interest in antenatal care, women’s health, lactation problems and hypnotherapy. Dr Lawlor-Smith is an integral part of the registrar training programme supporting newly graduated GPs.

She enjoys singing with her choir ‘The Sisters of Abundance’ in her free time.

MBBS Dip RACOG
Special interests: Teaching in medical practice, geriatrics, nursing home care, computers in medical practice, asthma and cardiac care.

Dr Michael Aird completed his MBBS, graduating at The Adelaide University in 1984. He then completed his Diploma RACOG in 1987. Dr Aird commenced at Flinders Medical Centre as an intern, securing a resident position shortly after.  He was an obstetric resident at Flinders Medical Centre and conducted deliveries at McLaren Vale War Memorial Hospital until 1993.  He took part in the accreditation process at Noarlunga and McLaren Vale hospitals in a GP Medical/Minor Surgical skills capacity.

Dr Aird has been a general practitioner with Rhylyn Medical Services since 1987. His current focus includes teaching and geriatric care. He commenced supervising registrars and medical students at Aldinga Medical Centre in 1992 and continues this very important role in furthering the knowledge of our future generation of GPs. His passion for teaching has encouraged and inspired many registrars who have benefited from his vast knowledge.

BMBS
Special interests:  Mental Health, counselling, acceptance and commitment therapy and relationship coaching.

Dr Peter Mansfield OAM BMBS was born in Adelaide and grew up in Daw Park, Nuriootpa, Mannum and Whyalla. He graduated BMBS from Flinders University in 1983 and worked at the Lyell McEwin Hospital before starting in general practice in Prospect in 1987. In 2000 he moved to live in Willunga and started working with Rhylyn Medical Services. He now lives in Hallett Cove to be nearer his parents. He has special interests in mental health care, acceptance and commitment therapy, relationship counselling and decision making. He is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Adelaide.

His interests include sustainable house design and old science fiction TV shows, especially Dr Who and Thunderbirds.

He is the founder of Healthy Skepticism Inc, an international organisation aiming to improve health by reducing harm from misleading persuasion. In 2003 he was awarded a Flinders University Convocation Medal for “Outstanding leadership in the advancement of professional practice and service to the community in the safe use of pharmaceutical drugs”. The Convocation Medal is Flinders University’s highest award for outstanding graduates. In 2007 he was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for “Service to medicine, particularly as an advocate for ethical pharmaceutical marketing practices and the quality use of medicines in Australia and in developing countries.”

Special interests: Skin cancers, ENT and paediatrics.

Dr Sean Murray-Smith graduated at Victoria University of Manchester Medical School. Prior to arriving in Australia, he was ENT Registrar in the North Lonsdale Hospital, Barrow in Furness.  On arrival in Australia, he worked as a jackaroo in NSW, worked in ED running the ENT clinic and later worked as a GP in Whyalla and Beaudesert.
As a founding member of the Australasian College of Tropical Medicine he was the prime mover in piloting the malaria screening programme.  The success of this reducing acute episodes of malaria led to its introduction into the whole of North Queensland. Following this he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (London).
During the 1993 Dengue epidemic in North Queensland he made a case control study of the effectiveness of insect screens in preventing spread of Dengue.
He then moved to Adelaide, working in several practices until settling into Aldinga Medical Centre.  In 2015 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of South Australia.
His interests include ENT, using an operating microscope to clear ears of wax and foreign bodies; diagnosis and management of skin diseases; flying radio control model aircraft; rugby union; science awareness in the community and curry at the excellent Indian restaurant on the Esplanade at Aldinga. He is a regular elf in the Christmas Santa fly-in sponsored and run by Aldinga Biplanes at the local airfield.

FRACGP/FARGP MMED(OphthalSc) MBBS(UQ) BMedSci(hons) EM Cert (ACEM) JCU/UNSW Adjunct Lecturer (Ophthalmology)
Special interests: Ophthalmology and emergency medicine.

Believe it or not, Dr Jack moved from sunny Queensland to be here with us. He graduated from University of Queensland and lived in the Whitsundays for three years prior to joining our practice. He is a rural generalist with emergency skills which means when he is “on holidays”, he is often in rural & remote Australia looking after country hospitals.

Jack has an interest in eye health and uses an eye microscope in the surgery which allows a more thorough eye examination. He had previously worked in Flinders Eye clinic, completed his Masters in Medicine in Ophthalmology with University of Sydney and is currently working on a corneal PhD. Academically, he is also involved with teaching practical ophthalmology to Flinders medical students at Murray Bridge.

Outside the clinic, Dr Jack enjoys triathlons and recently finished Busselton Ironman with a timing of 10:26. You can often spot him jogging along the esplanade or riding his pushbike up Sellicks Hill. Jack also does martial arts and wears 2nd Dan black belt in Taekwondo.

Special interests: Men’s health, dermatology, diabetes and other chronic disease, adolescent and children’s health

Dr Masters was born, raised, and schooled in the mid north of South Australia. He completed his undergraduate medical degree at The University of Adelaide in 2005, spending the following six years gaining a broad range of experience working at Flinders Medical Centre. He finished his registrar training with Rhylyn Medical Services and was so impressed that he decided to stay on long term. Dr Masters is a keen teacher and supervises both GP registrars and 3rd year medical students. He is particularly interested in paediatrics, teenage health, dermatology, men’s health, diabetes and other chronic disease. He is trained and experienced with Implanon insertion and minor skin surgical procedures.

Special interests: Women’s health, paediatrics, antenatal care and chronic disease management

Dr Sorcha Doyle was born in Dublin, Ireland and spent her early childhood there before moving to the UK.  She graduated from The University of Liverpool and after spending four years working in local hospitals, decided on a General Practice career.  After working for nine years as a GP in Anfield, Liverpool she moved to County Cork in Ireland and spent a further five years working in General Practice there.

In 2012 she moved to Australia permanently to become part of the medical team at Rhylyn Medical Services at Aldinga Medical Centre.

Special interests: Women’s health and chronic disease management

Dr Deborah Daniell trained at Flinders University, then after 2yrs working at Flinders Medical Centre as an intern and resident, she moved into general practice in Adelaide. A few years were subsequently spent in locum work in various locations including Whyalla. From 1991 she has worked for Rhylyn Medical Services, initially full-time at Aldinga and now part-time at Moana, appreciating the opportunity to live and work in a semi-rural community for a medical practice where relationships, family and quality care are highly valued.

Special interests: Psychiatry, geriatrics and palliative care.

Dr George Vlahos is Adelaide born and bred. He studied at Seacombe High School and completed his medical degree at Adelaide University in 1993, spending his resident years at Flinders Medical Centre.  Dr Vlahos was a former registrar with Rhylyn Medical Services and returned to commence working at Moana Medical Centre in 1995.  Since that time he has seen significant changes occur within the style of medicine and local health.  He has interests in care of the older person, complex care, palliative care and psychiatry.

MBBS FRACGP
Special interests: Chronic disease and aboriginal health

Claire has experience in all aspects of General Practice, from treating young children to care of the elderly, pregnancy care, contraception and mental health issues. She has particular interest in chronic disease and aboriginal health.

Special interests: Geriatric and palliative care, sports injuries and medicine.

Following his graduation at Flinders University, Dr Nick Richardson completed his internship at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.  He worked in England for two years in anaesthetics in Truro, Cornwall and a further stint in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, before returning to Australia to work in obstetrics in Orange.
He worked in NSW country general practice for six years before joining us to consult at Aldinga Medical Centre in 1997.
Nick enjoys keeping fit in general, supporting soccer in the local community and cheering on the mighty Crystal Palace.

Special interests: Paediatrics, integrative medicine, women’s health, antenatal care and acupuncture.

Dr Janet Thornley graduated her MBBS at The University of Adelaide in 1996. Subsequently, she worked at Queen Elizabeth Hospital followed by the Women’s and Children’s Hospital where she obtained a Diploma in Child Health and a Certificate in Women’s Health.

Dr Thornley commenced working in general practice at Moonta on the picturesque Yorke Peninsula for a period of two years, followed by a further five years consulting in the southern suburbs of Adelaide. She started with Rhylyn Medical Services at Aldinga Medical Centre where she has been caring for her patients since 2005.

She has a personal special interest in sailing and running.

MBBS FRACGP
Special Interests: Women’s health, mental health and preventative care.

Dr Rebekah Webb is from Tasmania and completed her medical degree and internship in Hobart, graduating in 2012. Bek moved to South Australia in 2014 and has since had experience in the drug and alcohol and mental health services at Flinders Medical Centre. Having now completed her GP training, she has returned to work at Aldinga Medical Centre, where she once was a registrar. Bek has a special interest in women’s health (including Implanon insertion/ removal), mental health and preventative care. In the future she is interested in participating in medical education.

BMBS
Special Interests:  Shared care, preventative health, and emotional and physical wellbeing.

Graduating her BMBS in 1983 at Flinders Medical Centre, Dr Josie Stachyra carried out her internship at The Royal Adelaide Hospital.  She completed her residency in the Family Medicine Programme at the Repatriation General Hospital and worked in ED at the Adelaide Children’s Hospital, now known as the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
She has been practising in the southern suburbs since 1986 and joined the team at Moana Medical Centre in 2002, where she enjoys a diverse range of general practice and encouraging healthy lifestyles.  She also enjoys a good walk.

MB ChB (NZ) FRACGP Dip Child Health (London)
Special interests: Diabetes, cardiac care and paediatrics.

Dr Paul Phillips graduated in New Zealand, and worked in various places in New Zealand, the UK and South Australia, before commencing as a General Practitioner at Moana Medical Centre in 2006.
Paul enjoys running, tramping, cricket and rugby. He is an ardent All Blacks supporter!

MD

Cyrus joins us as a registrar (GP in training) and has been with us from the beginning of February 2017. Initially his rotation was for 6 months but we have been very pleased to extend this rotation until early February 2018.  Cyrus works Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week and one Saturday, all day, a month at Aldinga Medical Centre.

Outside of work Cyrus has participated in marathons. His other interests include:  music, travel, socialising and outdoor activities such as trekking and cycling.

BMed Sc, MD, DCH, EM Cert (ACEM)

Special interests:  dermatology, ophthalmology, paediatrics and emergency medicine

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Matt back to Aldinga Medical Centre.  Matt was a third year medical student with Aldinga Medical Centre where he gained a lot of experience and decided that general practice was the speciality for him.  Matt has most recently worked at Wirreanda on Wheatsheaf and has also worked in various rotations at Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Hospital.  He will be working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and one Saturday in four.  Matt has a keen interest in dermatology, ophthalmology, paediatrics and emergency medicine.

BMBS

Special interests: dermatology, women’s health and sexual health

We welcome Imogen to the team at Aldinga Medical Centre.  She is working Monday to Thursday and one Saturday in four. Imogen has most recently worked at Hackham Medical Centre and prior to that at Christies Beach Medical Centre as part of her registrar training.  Imogen will complete her final rotation with us before sitting her FRACGP exams.  She is passionate about medical education, research, dermatology, women’s health and sexual health.