Visiting Specialists
All appointments, enquiries and costs with Visiting Specialists need to be directed to the Specialist themselves. Phone numbers are listed below.
Dr Michelle Tan, General Surgeon, FRACS
Dr Michelle Tan is a Consultant General Surgeon with permanent rooms at Sapphire Clinic and consults every Monday. She completed her Specialist training in Sydney and Wollongong, specialising in colorectal and general surgery before moving to our local area in 2017.
She performs surgeries and procedures at South East Regional Hospital, Cooma Hospital, Mogo Day Surgery and Calvary Private Hospital, Canberra.
She is experienced in gastroscopy, colonoscopy, skin cancer surgery, hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery, and complex laparoscopic and open bowel surgery.
For new patients, please see your GP for referral to Dr Tan, and an appointment can be by phone on (02) 6432 7000.
Dr John Williams, Cardiologist, FRACP
Dr John Williams is Cardiologist from Heart Solutions in Melbourne who consults at Sapphire Clinic once a month. He manages all forms of cardiac pathology, with an interest in investigative cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography and stress echocardiography.
He is supported by a cardiac sonographer who performs echocardiograms at the clinic.
For new patients, please see your GP for a referral to Dr Williams, and an appointment can be made by phone on (03) 9419 5339.
Dr Anton Mare, Urologist
Dr Anton Mare is an Australian trained General Urologist with an interest in stone disease, Uro-oncology and andrology.
He is trained in all aspects of general urology including laparoscopic and major open urological procedures, laser treatment of kidney stones and endoscopic treatment for male lower urinary tract symptoms.
For new patients, please see your GP for a referral to Dr Mare, and an appointment can be made by phone on (02) 6202 1100.
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Do you feel spinning when rolling in bed ? Looking up? Bending forward? Do you feel unsteady or dizzy when walking around?
If so, book an appointment with Andy (Dizzy Clinic) – 02 4209 3503
Andrew Lynch- Dizzy Clinic
Andy is a trained vestibular physiotherapist with a passion for helping people with dizziness to regain their independence and function.
Andy has travelled around the country working as a physiotherapist. During this time he has furthered his skills to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities, older adults and people living in aged care.
Andy loves living on the sapphire coast. In his spare time you’ll find him at the beach, fishing, surfing or looking after his cows on the farm.
Dr Richard Bradbury — General Surgeon
Dr Richard Bradbury is a highly experienced General Surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He completed his surgical training in Queensland in 2014 and, after a decade working as a consultant surgeon across Darwin, the Top End, and Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, he relocated to the Bega Valley in December 2024.
Dr Bradbury, together with his wife and three sons, is now enjoying life on the beautiful South Coast. He is passionate about providing high-quality surgical care as close to home as possible for his patients, with a strong commitment to reducing the inequity in healthcare access between rural/regional and urban communities.
His areas of expertise and interest include:
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Laparoscopic and open abdominal surgery for benign and malignant conditions of the small bowel and colon, as well as cholecystectomy and anti-reflux surgery
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Skin cancer treatment, burns management, and complex wound care
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Endoscopy
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Laparoscopic and open hernia repairs
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Paediatric surgery (as a general surgeon with an extended scope of practice), including orchidopexy and hernia repair
Dr Bradbury holds a staff specialist position at South East Regional Hospital and is also accredited at private hospitals in Canberra.
For new patients, please see your GP for a referral to Dr Bradbury, and an appointment can be made by phone on 64954700
