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 – 6:00pm
For urgent medical concerns outside these hours, please contact the on-call doctor on the after-hours phone number. 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 Ivan Jin
General Practice Registrar
Dr Roveena John
General Practice Registrar
Dr Ephraim Leynes
General Practice Registrar
Dr David Lockart
General Practitioner / Director
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
NURSING TEAM
Alison
Nurse Team Leader / Registered Nurse
Deanne
Enrolled Nurse
Leanne
Registered Nurse
Rachel
Registered Nurse
Sarah
Enrolled Nurse
Michael
Medical Practice Assistant
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 – Finalist – Quality Business Awards –Excellence in Customer Service in Health Services
2022 – Winner – RACGP – National General Practice of the Year
2022 – Winner – RACGP NSW & ACT (State) – General Practice of the Year
2022 – Finalist – Quality Business Awards – Excellence in Small Business
2022 – Nominee – Quality Business Awards – Excellence in Customer Service in Health & Well Being
2022 – Nominee – Regional Business Awards – Excellence in Small Business
2022 – Finalist – PHN Primary Care Quality and Innovation Awards: Primary Care Leader – Organisation category
2021 – Finalist – Quality Business Awards – Excellence in Customer Service in Health & Well Being
2019 – Finalist – Quality Business Awards – 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.
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Spring has arrived 🌱☀️
With spring here in Tamworth, it’s a good time to start thinking about the warmer months ahead.
If you spend a lot of time outdoors, have a camping or fishing trip planned, or are heading away, you might be wondering whether you should get vaccinated against Japanese Encephalitis (JE). 🦟
JE is spread by mosquitoes and is mainly found in areas where mosquitoes come into contact with pigs, horses and waterbirds. It cannot be spread from person to person or by eating pork or pig products.
Not everyone needs the vaccine, but depending on where you live, work, travel and how much time you spend outdoors, it may be worth considering.
The best way to prevent JE is to avoid mosquito bites. Use mozzie repellent, wear long sleeves and loose clothing, and use mosquito nets or screens when needed. 🧴
If you’re not sure whether vaccination is recommended for you, come and have a chat with your GP. We can talk through your plans and your risk.
Sometimes it’s the things we don’t think about before a trip that are worth checking. 🌿
🌐 www.tallowwoodhealth.com.au
📍121 Johnston Street, North Tamworth
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Today is Dr Sarah Spencer’s last day before heading off on maternity leave. 💛
We’re wishing Sarah all the very best for the exciting months ahead and this next chapter for her and the family. 🧸
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Meet Dr Ivan 👋
We thought we’d get to know our newest team member, Dr Ivan, a little better, outside of our clinic.
🚲 One thing you’d never do?
Probably ditch the helmet on a motorbike, bicycle or scooter.
😴 One thing you definitely recommend?
Respect your sleep. You can’t consistently borrow from it without eventually paying it back.
💬 Best advice you’ve ever received?
A surgeon told me back when I was at school: “There’s no such thing as being on time — you’re either early or late.”
🙃 And the worst?
“Sleep when you’re dead.”
🍳 How do you beat stress?
Cook something yummy. I find preparing the ingredients therapeutic, and the whole process shifts my focus away from whatever’s stressing me out. Plus, you get rewarded with a delicious meal at the end!
👨👩👧👦 A family tradition you’d like to pass on?
Taking a family trip somewhere beautiful and peaceful — even if it’s just one night away together. I especially love the Coromandel Peninsula back in New Zealand.
👨🍳 What did you want to be when you grew up?
A chef! In hindsight, I was probably more interested in eating the food than preparing it.
☕ Something that might surprise people?
I think of myself as pretty unfussy, but I also make my own mineral water for espresso.
🍽️ Favourite local restaurant?
Still working on the list — always on the lookout for suggestions!
🏸 What have you been excited about this week?
Playing badminton at the Sports Dome. Great company and unbeatable value.
🥾 What’s on your bucket list?
The Milford Track in Fiordland National Park.
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We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Ivan to the Tallowwood Health team! 💚
Dr Ivan completed his medical training on the Central Coast, working across Gosford and Wyong before gaining experience in emergency departments throughout Northern NSW and Tasmania. He later returned to Sydney, where he worked at Concord Repatriation General Hospital before making the move into general practice. 🩺
Dr Ivan enjoys taking the time to get to know his patients, listening to what matters to them, and working together to provide practical, evidence-based care.
When he’s not at work, Dr Ivan enjoys staying active with badminton and hiking, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, and practising guitar. He’s also looking forward to exploring Tamworth’s music scene and getting to know the local community. 🌲🥘
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This week marks Dr Visu’s final week at Tallowwood Health. 🩺
We thank Dr Visu for the kindness and genuine care he has shown our patients during his time with us.
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