Summerdale Medical Practice is owned and operated by the Practice Partners. Tenant Doctors run their own individual practices from our purpose-built facility and we are proud to support them through the provision of administrative support, practice infrastructure and equipment that enables them to deliver the highest standard of medical care.
Dr Joe Tempone
Dr Joe Tempone
General Practitioner – Practice Partner
- Speciality: General Practitioner
- Education: BSc(Hons), MBBS
- Work Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
Dr Tempone was born in Italy and migrated to Australia at the age of 2 years in 1962, growing up in Melbourne. He completed a science degree (with honors) there before transferring to Tas Uni where he studied Medicine, graduating in 1985. Following his internship at the LGH and 2 more years in the Family Medicine Program in Victoria, he returned to settle in Launceston and joined the Summerdale Medical Practice in 1989.
Dr Tempone is an experienced GP with interest in all areas and all age groups. He has developed special skills in Musculoskeletal medicine, skin surgery, Mirena/Implanon insertion and Sclerotherapy. He has been committed to promoting quality General Practice through involvement in General Practice training organisations, GP Divisions and the AMA for over 30 years.
His hobbies are family, gardening, Yoga and keeping fit. He was formally a Director and Chairman role on the Board of locally based charity, Care for Africa.
Dr Tempone is happy to communicate in Italian with those Italian patients not comfortable explaining their problems in English.
Dr Diane Hintum
Dr Diane Hintum
General Practitioner – Practice Partner
- Speciality: General Practitioner
- Education: BSc, BMedSci, MBBS (Hons), FRACGP
- Work Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur
Dr Diane Hintum has been part of the Summerdale Medical Practice team since 2004. She graduated medical school at the University of Tasmania achieving MBBS with honours in 1999. Completing internship and residency at the Launceston General Hospital she entered into General Practice training and became a Specialist General Practitioner in 2005. She is a current member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr Hintum enjoys the breadth and range of general practice, including women’s health, antenatal care, child health and development, immunization, aged care, chronic disease management, preventative health, performing minor procedures, acute medical care, and teaching new trainees their craft. Her patients range in age from newborns to over 100 years old.
Dr Hintum is a partner. she was convenor of the Australian Medical Students Association Convention in Hobart, has been a board member for General Practice Training in Tasmania has been an examiner for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and is a supervisor of GP registrars, which she was awarded Tasmanian supervisor of the year in 2024.
She balances her work as a GP with family life, enjoying many outdoor activities with them, including mountain biking, bushwalking, swimming, going to the beach, walking the dog, and gardening.
Dr Nathan Lucas
Dr Nathan Lucas
General Practitioner – Practice Partner
- Speciality: General Practitioner
- Education: MBBS, FRACGP
- Work Days: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri
Dr Nathan Lucas was born and raised in Launceston. He studied at University of Tasmania in both Hobart and Launceston, graduating in 2010 and earning a Clinical Distinction Award. After two years working as a junior doctor at Launceston General Hospital, he commenced General Practice training in 2013, completing this training at Summerdale Medical Practice in 2014, where he has remained ever since. He attained Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2015, became an accredited GP Supervisor in 2019, and became a partner at Summerdale Medical Practice in 2020.
Dr Lucas consults in all aspects of General Practice, taking a special interest in child and adolescent health, diabetes management and skin health (both dermatology and skin cancer medicine). When not at work he keeps busy with his young family, and in his spare time he enjoys cooking, reading and skiing, as well as the essential things in life: cheese, wine and rock and roll!
Dr Matthew Johnson
Dr Matthew Johnson
General Practitioner – Tenant Doctor
- Speciality: General Practitioner
- Education: MBBS, FRACGP
- Work Days: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri
Dr Johnson is a returning general practitioners at the Summerdale Medical Practice, starting here in 2016. His special interests include children’s and men’s health, and minor surgeries, however, he is happy to see all aspects of general practice. Dr Johnson enjoys sport, golf in particular, and travelling.
Dr Sharon Fitzpatrick
Dr Sharon Fitzpatrick
General Practitioner – Practice Partner
- Education: MBBS (FRACGP), BHSc
- Work Days: Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday & Friday
Dr Sharon Fitzpatrick has been a proud Launceston resident since 2006. She graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2017 with a Clinical Distinction Award and began her medical career at the Launceston General Hospital. Dr Fitzpatrick joined Summerdale Medical Centre as a registrar in 2020 and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2023.
She enjoys the broad scope of General Practice and has a special interest in allergy medicine—including food allergies, hay fever, asthma, eczema, and general allergic conditions—as well as paediatrics. Dr Fitzpatrick has worked in the Paediatrics Clinic at LGH as a GP with a Special Interest, and she is currently undertaking the Associateship of Clinical Allergy through the National Allergy Council to further develop her expertise in this area.
Outside of medicine, Dr Fitzpatrick enjoys camping with her family, scuba diving, and travel.
Dr Isabel Illingworth
Dr Isabel Illingworth
General Practitioner – Associate
- Speciality: General Practitioner
- Education: MBBS, BMedSci(Hons), CertWH, DCH
- Work Days: Tuesday & Thursday mornings only
Dr Illingworth is a returning practitioner, starting here as a registrar in 2019. Dr Illingworth enjoys all aspects of general practice . On her time off, she enjoys spending her time dancing and crafting.
Dr Keira Nair
Dr Keira Nair
General Practitioner – Tenant Doctor
- Education: MBBS,FRACGP
- Work Days: Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri
Dr Keira Nair completed her medical degree through the University of Tasmania in 2015, she spent 5 years working with various units at the Royal Hobart Hospital before completing her General Practitioner training in 2022, she has been part of the Summerdale Medical Practice team since 2021.
Keira is a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner committed to providing comprehensive and personalised healthcare to individuals and families. With a strong focus on preventive care and patient-centered approach, Keira strives to build trusting relationships with her patients and support them in achieving optimal health and well-being. Keira is passionate about empowering her patients with knowledge and resources to take charge of their health and live their best lives.
Dr Keira enjoys balancing her GP work with her sense of adventure for local and international travel, spending time with her family and friends, cooking up a storm and taking her dog to the park.
Dr Hafiz Mohamed
Dr Hafiz Mohamed
General Practitioner Registrar
- Education: MBBS,EDIC
- Work Days: Mon, Tue, Fri
Hafiz started working in the GP speciality last year, Hafiz has many years of experience in critical care and general medicine.
He has worked in many countries and travelled many places.
Lives in Launceston with a small family.
Loves reading and watching movies.
Interests – Mental and physical well-being of human beings and loves listening to people.
Dr Katherine Moore
Dr Katherine Moore
General Practitioner – Tenant Doctor
- Speciality: Speciality: General Practitioner (Women’s Health Only)
- Education: B. Med. Sci, MBBS(hons), DRANZCOG, FRACGP
- Work Days: Thursdays
Dr Katherine Moore was born and raised in Launceston. She studied a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Tasmania, graduating with honours in 2010 and was also awarded the Clinical Prize in Gynaecology.
Dr Moore worked at the Launceston General Hospital from 2011-2013, completing a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology during this time. She commenced General Practice training in 2014 and began at Summerdale Medical in 2015 where she remained until 2018 when she went on maternity leave. She achieved Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2016 and was awarded the RACGP Tasmanian Examination Medal for best performance in the 2015 Fellowship Examinations.
Dr Moore has been working part time at Family Planning Tasmania since 2015 focusing on women’s health, her area of interest. She has attained a Certificate of Sexual and Reproductive Health.
Dr Moore returned to the practice in 2021 to assist with vaccination clinics and as of 2022 is now pleased to offer a Women’s Health Clinic at Summerdale Medical.
In her spare time Dr Moore enjoys bushwalking, fishing and spending time with her young family.
Dr Swetha Gali
Dr Swetha Gali
General Practice Registrar
- Education: MBBS, MRCP
- Work Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Dr Swetha Gali graduated from medical school in India and has extensive experience in acute medicine, general medicine, and various other specialities through her physician training in the UK.
She holds the MRCP (UK) and a Speciality Certificate in Acute Medicine, and has recently worked as a registrar across multiple medical specialities at Launceston General Hospital.
She enjoys the diversity of general practice and brings a strong interest in Women’s health and palliative care to her training.
Outside work, she enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, taking long walks, and listening to audiobooks. In addition to English, she is fluent in Hindi and Telugu.
Dr Shreya Maheshwari
Dr Shreya Maheshwari
General Practice Registrar
- Education: MBBS, GradCert, chHlth
- Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Shreya was born in India and relocated to Australia when she was 2 years old. She did her schooling in NSW and Victoria and finally moved to Tasmania in 2017 where she graduated from University of Tasmania in 2021. Shreya has completed her residency at Launceston General Hospital before commencing her training as a General Practice Registrar. Shreya has a special interest in dermatology. Outside of work, Shreya enjoys travelling and spending time with friends and family.
Dr Damaris Green
Dr Damaris Green
General Practice Registrar
- Education: MBBS, GradCert, chHlth
- Work Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
A graduate of the University of Tasmania, Dr Damaris Green has worked in Launceston since 2022. She loves exploring our island state, especially if it involves bushwalking or a good coffee. Dr Green enjoys the variety of general practice, and is eager to empower people to be healthy!
Dr Claudia Conway
Dr Claudia Conway
General Practice Registrar
- Education: BBiomed, MD
- Work Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Claudia graduated from Deakin University in 2022 and completed her internship in Ballarat, VIC, before working her final residency year in Melbourne.
During her hospital training she had experience across various specialties, with a particular interest in Women’s Health, Children’s health and preventive medicine.
She is very excited to relocate to Launceston this year and explore the beautiful outdoors Tasmania has to offer. Outside of work she enjoys reading, swimming, novice birdwatching and would appreciate any recommendations on the best local camping spots.
Dr Masooma Hasan
Dr Masooma Hasan
General Practice Registrar
- Education: MBBS
- Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dr Masooma Hasan is a General Practice Registrar with broad clinical experience across acute and general medicine. She completed her MBBS in Pakistan and is AMC certified, holding full AHPRA registration. She recently worked at Launceston General Hospital, where she undertook rotations across a range of specialties. This diverse clinical experience supports her holistic, patient-centred approach to care across all age groups.
Dr Hasan has a particular interest in chronic disease management, women’s health, preventive medicine, and continuity of care. She is known for her compassionate communication style and commitment to culturally safe, evidence-based practice, and she values building long-term therapeutic relationships with her patients and the wider community.
Outside of work, Dr Hasan is an avid baker, enjoys spending time in nature, and loves reading across a range of genres. In addition to English, she is fluent in Urdu.
