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Jenna

Medical Receptionist

Jenna joined Tremaur Medical Centre in March 2025.
With previous experience having worked in the hearing and Speech field Jenna brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our practice.
You will find Jenna behind her desk with her bright and bubbly smile, instantly ensuring all our patients, families and staff feel welcome.
When Jenna isn’t devoting her time to her job, she enjoys sitting back with a cup of tea and reading a good book or relaxing on the beach.

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Dr. Fathima Begum

Dr.Fathima is a dedicated General Practitioner with a strong foundation in hospital medicine.

Having been born and brought up in India, Dr. Fathima graduated in 2016 and practiced for a few years before moving to Australia in 2018. Dr. Fathima then spent three years working in Northwest Regional Hospital at Burnie, Tasmania gaining valuable experience across various medical specialties.

Now transitioning to general practice, Dr. Fathima is passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centred care. While interested in all aspects of general practice, Dr. Fathima has a particular focus on women’s and children’s health.

Now part of Tremaur Medical Centre, Dr.Fathima  is committed to supporting the health and well-being of the Launceston community.

Outside of Dr Fathima’s professional career, she enjoys her life in Launceston. Her hobbies include spending time with my family and friends, cooking, outdoor excursions, and reading books.

Dr. Fathima’s will be working at Tremaur Medical Centre on Monday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s and is currently taking on new patients.

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Dr. Sandra Aras

Dr. Aras joined the team in 2014 after completing her medical training in Germany before moving to Australia where she has been working as a GP for over a decade. Sandra enjoys seeing children and adults across the spectrum of General Practice.

Outside of work Sandra enjoys spending time with her family and relaxing reading a good book.

Sandra works at Tremaur Medical on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and is currently taking on new patients.

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Dr. Michael Smallwood

Dr. Smallwood graduated from Flinders University in 1995. He then trained in Darwin, Central Coast NSW, and South Gippsland in Victoria. He moved to Launceston in 2007 with his family and started training as an anaesthetist . When he is not at Tremaur Medical Centre he works as a GP anesthetist and with the Ambulance Tasmania Aeromedical Retrieval Service.

His special interest as a GP includes minor procedures, emergency medicine and complex health issues. Outside of work Michael enjoys spending time fishing, diving, bushwalking, and travelling.
Michael works at Tremaur Medical Centre on Tuesdays and is currently taking on new patients.

By |2023-10-17T13:51:32+10:0011/09/2023|staff|0 Comments

Dr. Philip Cassidy

Dr. Cassidy has worked as a General Practitioner in the Launceston region for many years with a vast knowledge of the needs of the local community. He has a special interest in men’s health, general surgery, emergencies, and minor procedures e.g., removal of lesions. Philip is also a locum GP and travels around the state helping more isolated practices. When he is at Tremaur medical he is available for appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Dr Cassidy is currently accepting new patients.

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Jenny

Medical Receptionist

Jenny joined the practice in 2023 and given this is Jenny’s first time working in General Practice, she has become a valued member of the team with having now obtained plenty of knowledge in the medical field.  Jenny has the biggest smile of anyone we know. She is super friendly, positive and brings enormous amounts of good energy with her to work every day, ensuring all those around her leave with a smile on their face.

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Jane

Medical Receptionist

Jane joined the team in 2019. With many years in customer service and administration Jane greets patients with warmth and compassion. Jane is Cool and classy. We love her humour and kindness; she never fails to make us laugh. Jane is our resident sports expert.

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Letina

Medical Receptionist

Letina is our longest running employee, having joined the team in 2018. Letina is our walking encyclopedia. Ask her anything! She has the answer. Efficient and reliable, with a caring disposition. Letina will never forget a face and will always do her best to help.

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Grace

Registered Nurse

Grace graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2016 with a Bachelor of Nursing and went on to complete a postgraduate qualification specializing in Anesthetic and Recovery Nursing.
She has worked in Perioperative care for most of her nursing career.
Grace is now excited to bring her skills and experience into a medical practice setting, where she looks forward to building ongoing relationships with patients and their families.
Outside of work, Grace enjoys gardening, spending time at the beach and making memories with her 3 children.

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Lauryn

Nurse Manager

Graduating as a registered nurse in 2020, Lauryn has bought with her a wealth of knowledge and experience from working in a rural hospital. As our Nurse Manager, Lauryn keeps the nursing department flowing, whilst also being our immunisation expert. When Lauryn is not dedicating her time to helping her patients, she enjoys her free time by either getting out into the wilderness camping and fishing or cosying up by the fire reading a good book. With a bubbly personality and a smile from ear to ear, Lauryn is a valued member of the team.

By |2025-10-08T11:08:40+10:0031/08/2023|team|0 Comments
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