Dr. Alice Downie
Dr. Alice Downie
Dr Downie is a comprehensive General Practitioner, who has special interests in Women’s Health, Ophthalmology, Skin Cancers, Minor Procedures, Paediatrics and Sexual Health. Dr Downie has worked at the Launceston General Hospital, Alfred Hospital and Royal Women’s Hospital Victoria. She started her General Practice training in Melbourne working in St Kilda and Altona North. Part way through she did a Winston Churchill Fellowship looking at Eye Banking across the United Kingdom and United States of America. Alice loves procedural work and has completed a diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She enjoys caring for pregnant ladies and looking after them and their families. She has a good understanding of the needs of mothers and babies. Continuity of care and getting to know families is why Alice went into general practice. MBBS (Hons), FRACGP, BMedSci, DRANZCOG, Winston Churchill Fellow.
Available on:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Dr. David Abbott
Dr. David Abbott
David is originally from Canada, but moved to Australia in 2009.
After David completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland in 2013, he relocated to Tasmania and fell in love with the place and the lifestyle.
David worked in hospital medicine, largely in critical care (emergency, intensive care), for the better part of a decade, and is keen to bring his knowledge to general practice and preventative healthcare. He is approaching the completion of his general practice fellowship training.
David enjoys spending time with his partner and three boys as well as camping, swimming, and cooking.
Available on:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Dr. Sujana Nepal
Dr. Sujana Nepal
Dr. Sujana Nepal grew up in Nepal first working at the Launceston General Hospital and then completed her General Practice training in Launceston Northern suburbs. Outside of work she loves eating out with friends and spending time with her young family.
Available on:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays.
Dr. Nicola Kuhn
Dr. Nicola Kuhn
Dr Nicola Kuhn is originally from Germany and completed her medical degree at the WWU Münster.
She moved to Tasmania in 2014 and has worked in various areas at the Launceston General Hospital and completed a diploma in both, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and in Paediatrics, before commencing her career in General Practice in 2020.
Outside of work she enjoys bushwalking, music and spending time with her young family.
Available on:
Thursdays and Fridays.
Dr. Jeff Lifshen
Dr. Jeff Lifshen – SKIN CANCER CHECKS ONLY
Dr. Jeff Lifshen is originally from Canada, where he qualified in 2004.
Since moving to Australia over 10 years ago, Dr. Lifshen has worked in both General Practice and in Skin Cancer Medicine in Western Australia, finally joining us in Tasmania in 2015.
When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Lifshen enjoys spending time with his family, cooking and enjoys the outdoors activities such as camping and golf.
Available on:
Monday to Thursday
