Our Staff

Dr Toby Ekins is a Tasmanian GP with many years experience in providing quality primary healthcare in the greater Hobart area. Dr Ekins has worked in other GP practices and we look forward to Toby providing quality healthcare to the community.

Speaks English

Dr Mark Baldock is a local Tasmanian Doctor and a Registered Pharmacist. Dr Baldock lives in Hobart where he enjoys helping the community. He has a keen interest in treating elderly patients and families.

Areas of interest:
Men’s health
Children’s health
Chronic Illness
Chronic disease management
Workers compensation
Mental health

Dr Karen graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1998 and has many years of experience in General Practice. Her special interests are: Family Medicine, Children’s Health, Implanon insertion and removal, STI checks, Contraceptive advice.

Dr Retchford provides comprehensive general practice care with a particular interest in Women’s Health, Antenatal Care and skin cancer medicine. After qualifying, Dr Retchford spent several years in rural and remote South Australia and, since moving to Tasmania, has practiced in rural areas in the south of the state. Dr Retchford enjoys watercolour painting, cooking, and spending time outdoors and on the water on Bruny Island.

Dr. Luke Freckelton holds a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Notre Dame (2015) and a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (2022). He also has a Master’s in Public Health. His special interests include all aspects of general practice, men’s and mental health, immunisations, chronic disease management, children’s and over 75 health checks, sexual and preventative health, and medical check-ups.

Dr Graeme Scarr is an experienced GP receiving his Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery qualifications at the University of Tasmania in 1981. Dr Scarr has particular interest in travel medicine, skin cancer prevention and management and mens health.

Dr Ellerby completed his medical training in the UK before settling in Australia with his wife. His previous experience in emergency, sports & exercise medicine and general practice has created a broader understanding of patient care. As well as general practice, Dr Ellerby’s special interests include men’s health, muscular / skeletal injuries, hair restoration medicine and joint injections.

Dr. Gisselle is a dedicated General Practitioner in Byron Bay, known for her expertise and patient-centered care. She began her GP career in 2019 after completing extensive hospital training at Newcastle, Lismore, and Ballina Hospitals. A graduate of The University of Leeds Medical School, she offers holistic and evidence-based medical care to the Northern Rivers community.

Dr. Gisselle’s practice spans a wide range of General Practice, including women and child health, antenatal care, sexual health, dermatology, rheumatology, travel medicine, aged care, and chronic care. She has a special interest in skincare, nutrition, and sub-specialist knowledge of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, lymphoedema, and lipoedema. Her compassionate approach focuses on preventative care to enhance patients’ health and well-being.

Outside of work, Dr. Gisselle enjoys the lifestyle and natural beauty of Byron Bay with her family, including her husband, toddler, and their Cavoodle, Fonzie.

Dr Monica was born and raised in Darwin and completed her medical studies at Flinders University. She is a proud fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) and has worked as a GP in the Northern Territory where she has served diverse communities, both urban and remote. Her passion lies in making a meaningful difference in the lives of her patients. With a keen focus on women’s health, she offers a range of specialised services including family planning, insertion of contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs), and menopausal hormonal therapy. Monica is also a staunch advocate for preventive medicine, empowering her patients to take control of their health and wellbeing. Away from work Monica enjoys relaxing and spending time with her friends and family. She knows the importance of work-life balance and enjoys exploring new places, making travel an enriching part of her life.

Dr Cigdem Kaya completed her medical studies in Sydney and gained her Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2022. Since then she has been traveling and working in rural and remote areas of Australia. She has an interest in emergency medicine, dermatology, mental and sexual health. When she’s not working Dr Kaya enjoys cooking, exploring and going for hikes with her dog, who accompanies her across Australia.