Dr Patty Salisbury is a permanent doctor and has been at Canning St Surgery for over 20 years.  

Dr Salisbury studied medicine at the University of Vermont and completed a 3-year family practice residency at Dartmouth Hospital, both in the U.S.

Her interests cover all aspects of family medicine with an emphasis on obstetrics, women's health and complementary medicine.  Dr Salisbury takes a holistic approach with her patients.

Dr Salisbury's books are closed to new patients and doesn't do online bookings.  So if you are an existing patient you can book your appointment by phoning 02 64922922.

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Dr Peter Riddell has been at Canning St Surgery for well over 35 years and is a permanent doctor.

Dr Riddell is passionate about practicing medicine in a rural area and has a wide range of experience in all aspects of general medicine .  He has a keen interest in Geriatric medicine, Men's health and drug and alcohol.

Dr Riddell also does Drug and alcohol clinics at SERH and also visit the local nursing home.  He is also a supervising doctor for new doctors entering into General practice.

Dr Riddell's books are currently closed to new patients and doesn't take online bookings.  Please phone our receptionist to book your appointment on 02 6492299.

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Dr Carl Rotkirch  has joined Canning St Surgery  as a permanent GP with over 35 years experience in general practice.  Dr Rotkirch has recently moved to our beautiful region from  Queensland.  He has worked in many countries like Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, the Middle East, New Zealand, Norfolk Island , and Australia but for the past 10 years has been specifically been in Queensland working.

Dr Rotkirch enjoys all aspects of general medicine.

Dr Rotkirch books are open to new patients. At this stage he is not taking bookings online, so to secure your appointment please phone our reception on  02 64922922.

Joseph our Registered nurse is here 5 days per week for appointments. 

Our practice manager Cyn Tucker is available 5 days per week. 

Our friendly receptionists are available from Monday to Friday 9am to 5 pm.

Julie and Serena 

Our friendly receptionists are available from Monday to Friday 9am to 5 pm.

Our Receptionists Runa and Lucy.

El Laird is our Dietitian and Diabetes Educator.  

She has a wide knowledge and experience in both fields.  El offers a comprehensive and holistic multidisciplinary service in both fields.  Our patients are provided with support and guidance  to improve their health by providing nutritional and dietary advice and support with the diabetic needs.

El is available for appointments every Monday. 

 You will require a referral and  EPC from your GP but she is available for private appointments.

Please phone our receptionist to make your appointment and to discuss fees.