Our Doctors
All of the doctors in our practice are vocationally registered, they have a strong commitment to general practice and continuing medical education. Whenever possible it is in your best interest to see the same doctor, who then becomes familiar with your history and can therefore give you the most appropriate advice and treatment.
Dr Sharmila Achar
Dr Sharmila Achar graduated from The University of Sydney in 1998 and trained a further 2 years at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Since then she has completed her Certificate of Family Planning and FRACGP. Dr Achar enjoys classical music and studied the violin for 10 years. She enjoys working in a variety of general practice settings with special interests in sexual & women’s health.
Dr Graham Collins
Dr Graham Collins graduated from The Queens University in Northern Ireland. He followed this with post graduate studies in the U.K., gaining the Diploma of Obstetrics & Gynaecology from The Royal College in London and a Diploma in Paediatrics from the Royal College in Edinburgh. He completed his studies and gained membership of the Royal College of General Practice (UK). Following this, he held medical posts in England, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and Bermuda before settling in Australia in 1990. Dr Collins is interested in all aspects of family medicine, particularly paediatrics.
MBBS FRACGP
MBBCh, BAO, MRCGP, DROCG, DCCH
Dr Carol Fenton-Lee
Dr Carol Fenton-Lee graduated from The University of Glasgow in 1991, completing the MRCP (UK) before coming to Australia in 1994. She then completed Advanced Physician Training in Nephrology, gaining the FRACP, and was involved in research into chronic kidney disease. She has been working as a GP since 2003, and is interested in all aspects of family medicine.
Dr Jeff Jankelson
Dr Jeff Jankelson graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in 1979. He obtained post-graduate qualifications in homeopathy, nutrition and natural medicine at the British Faculty of Homeopathy. He is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He has been in general practice since 1984, with special interest in integrative medicine with evidence-based natural medicine.
MBBCh, MFHom, FANTA, FRACGP
MBChB(HONS), MRCP(UK), FRACP, FRACGP
Dr Rachel Loong
Dr. Rachel Loong graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2000. She qualified as a GP in 2006, holds a Diploma of Child Health and a Certificate of Sexual and Reproductive Health. She has recently completed a Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine and can provide comprehensive skin cancer checks. As a new mum, Rachel has particular interests in fertility, paediatrics and mental health.
MBBS BSc(Med) FRACGP Dip Child Health
Dr Colin Metz
Dr Colin Metz graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in 1981. He is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has been an Expert Committee member for the past five years. Dr Metz has special interests in executive health, chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, endocrine disorders, cancer, kidney disease), mental health and sports medicine. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration and is a Member of the Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators. He has been living locally in the Rose Bay area for over 30 years.
MBBCh, FRACGP, MBA, MRACMA
Dr Barri Phatarfod
Dr Barri Phatarfod graduated from Monash University in 1988 and has worked in general practice for twenty-five years. Dr Phatarfod takes and integrative approach to healthcare and has studied Ayurveda in both the USA and India. She has worked within her own solo general practice in Bondi for many years. Dr Barri provides antenatal shared care at Royal Hospital for Women and has a special interest in aged care.