Current GPs

Dr Larry Jongbloed, Dr Joanne Morris, Dr Paul Innis, Dr Sharon Liu, Dr Cameron Smith, Dr Helena Kullebjork, Dr Sadaf Kanwal and Dr Jeremy Tan. 

Doctor Larry Jongbloed (Practice Principal and Tenant GP)

Dr. Larry Jongbloed was born in and grew up in the Newcastle area. He graduated from Sydney University in 1979 and afterward interned at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He spent 2 years as a resident medical officer at Cessnock Hospital and the following 2 years at the Royal flying Doctor Service in Broken Hill before starting in General Practice at Branxton in 1984.

Dr Jongbloed is continuing in his current role as Principal Doctor for Branxton Medical Centre and enjoys most aspects of his role as a family doctor (except perhaps the volume of paperwork).

He has held his private pilot's licence since 1980 and so has an interest in Aviation Medicine. He has been a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) since 1996, doing medical examinations for Commercial and Private Pilots. Larry also has particular interest and extensive experience in treating skin cancers and skin lesions and performs minor procedures at this surgery.

Dr Jongbloed fills his time when not at work enjoying life with his wife Christine, watching his daughter play soccer (being a sideline doc for the team), cycling and swimming.

Doctor Joanne Morris (Tenant GP)

Dr Joanne Morris joined Branxton Medical Centre in 2008 after moving from her own practice in Maitland. She moved to live locally and enjoys the easy commute.

Dr Morris graduated from the University of Newcastle and has worked in all the regions local hospitals. Dr Morris has extensive experience in rural and remote medicine. She worked in Pannawonica (Pilbara, WA), Kambalda (Goldfields, WA) and Temora (rural, NSW). She enjoys all areas of general practice but has a special interest in is interested in Women’s Health, Dermatology and Paediatrics. 

Dr Morris's books are currently closed to new patients.

Dr Paul Innis (Tenant GP)

Branxton Medical Centre welcomed Dr Innis back in 2018. He graduated from Sydney University in 1995 and passed his GP fellowship in 2003.

Dr Innis is a doctor with over 20 years experience including 10 years in Branxton from 2003 to 2012. He has over 15 years experience in emergency and rural medicine at Singleton hospital, finishing there in 2012.

Dr Innis is happy to care for patients of all ages and has well- rounded experience in all areas of general practice medicine. He has particular interest in paediatrics, preventative health care, weight management, mental health and diabetes management.

Dr Innis has lived in Branxton with his family since 1998.

His experience includes two years of acute adult medicine in the hospital setting, including 

experience with palliative care.

Dr Innis's books are currently closed to new patients.

Registrar GPs

Our practice is proud to work with RACGP in providing placements for GP registrars for 6 – 12 month periods. GP Registrars are all medical graduates with several years of hospital experience under their belts. Sometimes, a lot more than that. Some are Australian graduates, some have trained overseas. All have been through a rigorous selection process to confirm their suitability for General Practice Training. They are provided training, support and supervision by Dr Jongbloed and Dr Morris during their time with us.

We currently have the pleasure of having Dr Sharon Liu, Dr Cameron Smith, Dr Helena Kullebjork, Dr Sadaf Kanwal and Dr Jeremy (Wei Aik) Tan working with us as Registrars. Dr Chong moved to his next placement at the end of January 2024.

All Registrars are currently accepting new patients.