Compassionate care meets medical excellence
General Practice care for you in Tamworth, NSW
Currently accepting new patients
WELCOME
Welcome to Tallowwood Health, where compassionate care meets medical excellence. Our dedicated team is committed to providing comprehensive and personalised care for individuals and families. From routine check-ups to chronic disease management, we prioritise your health and well-being in a warm and welcoming environment.
Monday to Friday: 8:30am β 6:00pm
For urgent medical concerns outside these hours, please contact the on-call doctor on the after-hours phone number.Β Please note this is a service only available for current regular patients only. Fees apply for phone advice and call outs.
Please note:
The practice is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Ph: 02 67666166
Fax: 02 67666341
After hours on-call doctor: 0407 255 321
For all emergencies please call an ambulance on: 000
121 Johnston Street
(Tamwell Building, Ground floor) Tamworth, NSW 2340
OUR TEAM
DOCTORS
Dr Matthew Chan
General Practitioner / Director
Dr Nicola Hicks
General Practitioner
Dr Roveena John
General Practice Registrar
Dr Ephraim Leynes
General Practice Registrar
Dr David Lockart
General Practitioner / Director
Dr Viswanathan Narayanan
General Practice Registrar
Dr Matthew Nguyen
General Practitioner
Dr Kim Rogers
General Practitioner
Dr Saman Shaker
General Practice Registrar
Dr Emma Simmons
General Practice Registrar
Dr Sarah Spencer
General Practitioner
NURSES
Alison
Nurse Team Leader / Registered Nurse
Deanne
Enrolled Nurse
Leanne
Registered Nurse
Rachel
Registered Nurse
Sarah
Registered Nurse
Sarah
Enrolled Nurse
ADMINISTRATION
Bek Hooley
Practice Manager
Kylie Barnes
Office Manager
Victoria Chan
Executive Assistant
SERVICES
Childhood Checks and Immunisations
Spirometry
Minor Procedures
Driving Medicals
Mental Health
Chronic Disease Care
Women’s Health Checks and Cervical Screening
Preventative Health Checks
Travel Vaccination and Advice
Worker’s Compensation
Pregnancy Planning and Care
Men’s Health Checks
Ear Wax Removal
Wound Care
INR Testing
Yellow Fever Vaccination
Health Assessments
Q Fever Testing and Vaccination
Iron Infusions
Skin Checks
EXCELLENCE
At Tallowwood Health (formerly called Barton Lane Practice), we strive that everything we do is defined by excellence and we are thankful for the recognition we have received in this area:
2025 β Finalist β Quality Business Awards βExcellence in Customer Service in Health Services
2022 β Winner β RACGP β National General Practice of the Year
2022 β Winner β RACGP NSW & ACT (State) β General Practice of the Year
2022 β Finalist β Quality Business Awards β Excellence in Small Business
2022 β Nominee β Quality Business Awards β Excellence in Customer Service in Health & Well Being
2022 β Nominee β Regional Business Awards β Excellence in Small Business
2022 β Finalist β PHN Primary Care Quality and Innovation Awards: Primary Care Leader β Organisation category
2021 β Finalist β Quality Business Awards β Excellence in Customer Service in Health & Well Being
2019 β Finalist β Quality Business Awards β Excellence in Customer Service in Health & Well Being
POLICIES
In the care we provide, committing to ethical and compassionate practice. By acting with kindness, honesty, respect for others and self, and in doing so being responsible, reliable and accountable for the work we do.
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Tallowwood Health
Tallowwood Health is a fully accredited, modern general practice providing high-quality, patient-centred care. Proudly serving the Tamworth region since 1892 with experienced GPs and a friendly, experienced team.
Weβre excited to welcome Dr Saman Shaker (Dr Sam) to the team at Tallowwood Health π
Dr Sam has joined us with trauma training from South Africa πΏπ¦ and has spent the past two years working at Tamworth Base Hospital π₯. He has a strong interest in emergency medicine and frontline care.
Outside of medicine, Dr Sam is the vocalist and guitarist for his band Nostromo πΈ, a heavy, genre-blending group influenced by Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden, and The Beatles. Theyβve performed during our Country Music Festival πΆ and Tamworth Pride Incβs Fair Day π. He also enjoys playing volleyball and soccer.
Dr Sam will be consulting on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays ποΈ.
Welcoming both new and established patients. ππ±
π www.tallowwoodhealth.com.au
π (02) 6766 6166
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π Flu Vaccinations for Your Workplace π
Flu season is coming up, and unfortunately sometimes, it doesnβt take much for illness to move through a workplace. Offering flu vaccinations is a simple way to help keep your team well and minimise disruption over the colder months. Itβs also a practical way to support your team's health.
At Tallowwood Health, we provide flexible Workplace Flu Vaccination options that are easy to organise and run smoothly for businesses of all sizes and work hours.
1οΈβ£ On-site clinic:
One of our experienced Registered Nurses comes to your workplace and administers vaccinations on-site.
β’ Nurse attendance fee (charged per hour)
β’ Vaccine fee per employee (charged per vaccine given)
Vaccinations usually take around five minutes per person, keeping disruption to the workday to a minimum.
2οΈβ£ Vaccination vouchers:
Each staff member receives a voucher to book their flu shot at Tallowwood Health at a time that suits them.
β’ Charged per voucher issued (fee includes the vaccine)
π For businesses with five or fewer staff, the voucher option is generally the more cost-effective choice.
Flu season can sometimes place extra pressure on workplaces, a little planning ahead can help things run more smoothly during flu season.
If youβd like more information or would like to arrange a clinic, please feel free to get in touch with our team on (02) 6766 6166.
π www.tallowwoodhealth.com.au
π (02) 6766 6166
π Ground Level, Tamwell Building, 121 Johnston Street, North Tamworth ... See MoreSee Less
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After years of closed books, weβre delighted to share that several of our GPs at Tallowwood Health are now welcoming new patients: Dr Ephraim Leynes, Dr Roveena John, Dr Emma Simmons, Dr Visu, and Dr Sam π©ββοΈπ¨ββοΈ. We feel very lucky to have such a kind and experienced group of doctors in our Tallowwood family, caring for our community ππ₯.
If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please call us on (02) 6766 6166. We look forward to caring for you and your family π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦.
π www.tallowwoodhealth.com.au
π (02) 6766 6166
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Today on World Cancer DayποΈ, we reflect on the many people and families affected by cancer. It reminds us of the courage, resilience, and hope seen every day.
Every experience with cancer is different. It is more than just a diagnosis, behind each one is a story of grief, pain, healing, strength, and love. π±
Every step toward awareness is a step closer to the cure. π ... See MoreSee Less
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A huge congratulations to our nurse Leanne on 10 years with us at Tallowwood Health ππ
Your kindness, care, and commitment mean so much to our patients and our team. Weβre so grateful to have you, thank you for everything you do π€
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Weβre pleased to introduce Dr Visu Narayanan to our Tallowwood Health family. Dr Visu graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2020 π and completed his internship and residency with the Central Coast Local Health District, working across Gosford and Wyong Hospitals π₯. He then spent two years at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in intensive care, caring for some of the communityβs most unwell patients and refining his skills in critical care π©Ί
Dr Visu is passionate about holistic, patient-centred care, using evidence-based medicine with a strong focus on prevention and helping patients make informed decisions about their health π¬
Outside the clinic, he enjoys staying active, exploring the outdoors πΏ, and relaxing with a good cup of coffee β
Dr Visu will be consulting full days Monday to Thursday, and Friday mornings π©Ί Weβre so glad to have him join the team. Welcome, Dr Visu!
Dr Visu now available for new patients! β¨ ... See MoreSee Less
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