Our team of GPs
Dr. Richard Hanbury has been an integral part of Mittagong Medical Centre for over 40 years. He is passionate about grass roots care and connecting with his patients to provide the best possible outcome.
Special interests include diabetes, aged and palliative care, paediatrics and men’s health. Richard is experienced in contraceptive advice and does IUD and implanon insertions. Until recently Richard was a Visiting Medical Officer at Bowral Hospital and still has an appointment at the Southern Highlands Private Hospital.
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Dr. Rosie grew up in the Southern Highlands and returned to the area to join the family practice as a GP in 2022.
She completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Sydney then went on to complete a postgraduate degree in medicine (MBBS) at The University of Wollongong. She worked in Bankstown, Campbelltown and Bowral Hospitals before completing her GP training in Sydney.
Her special interests include child health, women’s health, antenatal care, and dermatology. She offers IUD and Implanon insertion and removal, and is an antenatal shared care provider.
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Dr. Assem Ahmed Essa is a fully trained GP and Surgeon in Australia and overseas. He trained in Egypt in hand and general surgery, obtaining a Diploma of Surgery from the Alexandria faculty of medicine, before completing his fellowship of the Royal College of Surgery in Ireland. In Australia he has worked as a surgical fellow in different hospitals, including at the melanoma unit of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and the plastic surgery unit of the Royal North Shore Hospital. During his work in the melanoma unit he developed a special interest in skin cancer management, and a passion for early detection of melanoma. Dr. Ahmed Essa joined the practice in 2017 to continue focusing on skin cancer prevention and management by setting up a skin cancer clinic.
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Born and raised in Dubbo NSW, Dr Aaron Chan obtained his medical degree at the University of New South Wales before further training at Royal North Shore Hospital. Dr Chan then completed the Diploma in Child Health (University of Sydney) in 2014 before moving to the Southern Highlands and attaining his Fellowship of the College of General Practitioners.
Dr Chan enjoys the full range of general practice, with extensive experience in chronic disease management, paediatrics, men’s health, general medicine and aged care. He is committed to promoting health, well-being and disease prevention in all patients.
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Dr. Anishka is a Graduate of the University of Newcastle. He worked at Tamworth Hospital prior to moving to South West Sydney to train as a specialist in General Practice. His professional interests include Men’s health, chronic pain, mental health and paediatrics. Dr. Anishka also participates in the Antenatal Shared Care program.
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Dr. Edward Tutt completed his Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle in 2018 before completing internship and residency training at Hornsby Hospital and the Northern Beaches Hospital. He further worked across the Central Coast hospitals before undertaking his General Practice training in the New England region. He received his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2024. He enjoys all aspects of family medicine with particular interest in preventative health, chronic disease management, and aged care.
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Dr Young was born in Hong Kong and moved to Australia to pursue a career in medicine at Western Sydney University. He began his medical career within the St Vincent’s Health Network before working as a locum doctor in various locations across New South Wales and interstate.
Dr Young commenced General Practice training in Cooma before relocating to the Southern Highlands. He enjoys the diversity of regional medicine and the opportunity to build long-term connections with his patients and the local community.
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Dr. Edward Tutt completed his Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle in 2018 before completing internship and residency training at Hornsby Hospital and the Northern Beaches Hospital. He further worked across the Central Coast hospitals before undertaking his General Practice training in the New England region. He received his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2024. He enjoys all aspects of family medicine with particular interest in preventative health, chronic disease management, and aged care.
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Dr. Tisha graduated from the University of Sydney in 2019. She worked at the Tweed/Byron Hospital and Westmead Hospital before commencing her GP training.
She has an interest in women’s health, antenatal care, diabetes management, and preventative medicine. She offers IUD and implanon insertion and removal.
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Dr. Richardson completed her MBBS at the University of NSW and has been a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practice for more than 30 years. She is also a Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine of the College of Physicians.
Dr. Richardson works in General Practice and has extensive experience as an Occupational Medicine Physician and in Work Health & Safety.
Dr. Richardson is available to see existing and new patients, over 16 years of age. She has a special interest in the management of dementia.
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Other health professionals
A/Prof Usama E. Mohamed is a Consultant Respiratory & Sleep Physician with over 17 years of experience in respiratory medicine. He is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care through comprehensive clinical assessment, accurate diagnosis, and personalised treatment. He is a Thoracic Medicine Specialist at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, Senior Conjoint Clinical Lecturer at UNSW Sydney, and Associate Professor of Chest Diseases at Cairo University. He also holds the Global Clinical Scholars Research Training (GCSRT) qualification from Harvard Medical School, reflecting his commitment to clinical research, leadership and evidence-based healthcare.
As a Clinical Physician-Scientist, A/Prof Mohamed integrates clinical care with academic research and medical education. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and has presented his research at leading international respiratory conferences, with particular interests in airway diseases, long COVID, respiratory diagnostics, severe asthma, and sleep medicine.
Dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation and collaborative care, A/Prof Mohamed works closely with general practitioners and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, evidence-based respiratory and sleep care.
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Jill Snow has many years of experience as a diabetes educator. Her role includes educating patients on diabetes and the potential complications, providing lifestyle advice, providing education on the self-monitoring of blood glucose levels, and guidance on medication.
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Dr. Cohen is a GP who has a special interest and 45 years of experience working in the field of allergies. He conducts allergy testing and offers a variety of treatments including desensitisation therapy. He provides complete medical testing and treatment for adults and children with hay fever, asthma, eczema, urticaria, allergic skin conditions, acute allergic reactions to stings and medications, chemical sensitivities and food allergies. Please phone the practice to arrange an appointment. (he is not available online via Hot Doc).
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Support team
Medical Assistant: Ashley
Practice Manager: Emma Norville