The Cottage Surgery blends traditional values of holistic whole of life care with modern medicine. The practice has been operating in its current site in Manly Vale for over 50 years.
The original house has been renovated to allow our patients easier access to our medical home. In order to improve our services, we have also expanded into The Corner Clinic at the intersection of King Street and Condamine Street, Manly Vale, only 30 meters away from our original site.
Alison graduated from her nursing degree at Australian Catholic University. In her studies, she has gained experience in Emergency, Intensive Care, Haematology, Orthopedics and Mental Health in Syndye Hospitals. In her spare time, Alison enjoys running, hiking and the beach.
Kathryn graduated from Western Sydney University and spent the majority of her training in Hornsby Hospital, Westmead Hospital and The Childrens Hospital at Westmead. Kathryn has gained additional qualifications in women’s health and child health, and has a special interest in dermatology and skin cancer. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and painting, and always enjoys a good coffee. Kathryn is working Tuesdays and Fridays at The Cottage Surgery.
We welcome Dr Janet Kitchener-Smith to our team in 2020. Dr Kitchener-Smith was previously working at North Manly. She brings a wealth of experience and will also be providing an acupuncture service. Janet works Wednesdays and Fridays at The Cottage Surgery.
Having graduated from the University if New England, Angela did her hospital training at Westmead Hospital and The Children’s Hospital. She has completed her Diploma of Child Health and is working towards her Fellowship in General Practice. She has a special interest in women’s health, child health and mental health. Angela has a young daughter and enjoys spending time with family and friends. Angela works on Mondays and Thursdays and will be with us until August 2020 at The Cottage Surgery.
Sylvia was born and raised on the Northern Beaches. She studied Medical Science, Public Health and Medicine at The University of Sydney, and then moved to Wollongong where she worked for 8 years, and undertook General Practice training during that time. She returned to Sydney in 2013. She enjoys General Practice, especially preventive care, and is accredited for Antenatal Shared Care. When not at work she is kept busy with 3 kids and a very spoiled canine. She is working Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Cottage Surgery.
Gary graduated from Sydney University and has worked over 30 years at The Cottage Surgery.
Gary works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at The Cottage Surgery.
Grew up in the UK and graduated with Honours from Sydney University. He has worked as a GP in Manly Vale for over 10 years. He enjoys all aspects of general practice but has particular interest in chronic disease management, type 2 diabetes and adolescent health. He is a supervisor and mentor for GP registrars. Outside of work, he enjoys bushwalking, baking and the beach.
Kiril works Monday to Friday out of both The Cottage Surgery and Corner Clinic.
Catriona graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1995, and completed her general practice training in 2000. Prior to settling on the Northern Beaches, she worked as a GP in Adelaide and the Eastern Suburbs. She enjoys all aspects of general practice, but has a particular interest in women’s and children’s health, and is accredited to provide shared antenatal care. She has three young boys and when not at work, she enjoys an active and energetic family life.
Catriona works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at The Corner Clinic
Eliza graduated from the University of Western Sydney, and has worked at Royal North Shore Hospital, Gosford Hospital and Randwick Children’s Hospital. Eliza has a particular interest in women’s health and paediatrics having completed her Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Diploma of Child Health. When not at work she enjoys swimming, playing netball and spending time with family and friends. Eliza works on Tuesdays and Fridays from The Corner Clinic.
Emily graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2003. She did her hospital training at Hornsby Hospital and Mona Vale Hospital before working in Accident and Emergency at Royal North Shore Hospital. Since working in General Practice she has worked on the Northern Beaches and the Mid North Coast. Emily joined our practice in 2012 and has a special interest in children’s health as well as women’s health. She has completed a Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health with Family Planning Australia. When not at work she enjoys family life with her 2 young daughters and regular weekends in the country. Emily works Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.
Has been a registered nurse for over 30 years working in the areas of surgical nursing, aged care, education and infection control. She is a registered nurse immuniser (College of Nursing) with graduate certificates in infection prevention and control (Griffith University) and general practice nursing (University of the Sunshine Coast) and Certificate IV in training and assessment (NSI). Peta has grown up in the Northern Beaches having trained at Manly Hospital and is married with 3 grown up sons. She is interested in all aspects of general practice nursing but particularly preventative health and health promotion for a healthy local community.
Nancy has been a Registered Nurse for over 17 yrs, working in General surgical and Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Community Nursing and she is a qualified Nurse Immunizer through the College of Nursing. Nancy grew up in the St.George area and moved to the Northern Beaches after she got married and has 4 children and they enjoy going to the beach and watching movies together.
The Cottage Surgery blends traditional values of holistic care from cradle to grave with modern medicine. The practice has been operating in its current site for over 50 years. The original house has been recently renovated to allow our patients access to a wider range of services. We have strong patient loyalty and good links with the local community.
