Jim comes from the Wellstead area, the farm he grew up on is still in the family. After many years of study and work in Perth,Overseas and in Manjimup he moved back to Albany with his young family in 1995. The kids have long since flown the coop leaving plenty of time for his new passions; farming, horticulture, gardening and bees. Interestingly he is pretty confident he will live to 100 if every sting he has endured confers an extra day of good health! He works as an GP Anaesthetist at the Albany Health Campus. His areas of special interest include Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Sports injuries and Aged care. His motto is Life is for Living!

Toby trained at the University of Western Australia and has post-graduate training in general practice, paediatrics, obstetrics, anaesthetics and rural medicine. He has practised in Albany since 2000 bringing up his family in Albany’s beautiful environment and community. With his family he enjoys being involved in community, musical, church and outdoor activities. Sadly, he is an enthusiastic supporter of the Freo Dockers.

Philip grew up on a farm near Merredin before moving to Perth to train at UWA. This was followed by stints at eight different WA hospitals including Sir Charles Gairdner, Albany Regional and King Edward Memorial hospital where he completed a Certificate of Women’s Health. Philip and his wife moved back to Albany at the start of 2017 to enjoy the beach and an outdoor lifestyle. When he is not working at the practice or emergency department, Philip spends time with his family, surfing and exploring the Great Southern.

Manidipa grew up in New Zealand and graduated from the University of Otago in 2015. She has worked in a number of hospitals in Christchurch and at Albany Health Campus, and attained a Post-Graduate Diploma in Child Health and Post-Graduate Certificate in Women's Health through the University of Otago. She moved to Albany in 2019 with her husband, and now happily calls this home. Outside of work, she has interests in the visual arts, dance, piano composition, writing and staying active. Manidipa also speaks Bengali.

Manidipa is currently on Maternity Leave until later in 2025

Sam is a dedicated GP originally from Denmark, WA. He has recently relocated to Albany. Sam graduated from the University of Wollongong in 2021 and has worked across the Kimberley and the Great Southern, developing a strong passion for rural medicine and community care.

Now practicing at Aberdeen Medical Centre, Sam is excited to continue his studies and is currently accepting new patients. Outside of medicine, he enjoys trail running, surfing, and diving—making the most of the region’s natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle.

Mengdie originates from China, she graduated from Western Sydney University in 2018 with Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and has gained experience working in various hospitals such as Fiona Stanley Hospital, Joondalup Health Campus and their attachment areas.

Mengdie’s special interests are women's health, family medicine, skin checks, diabetes management and cardiovascular disease management. She is passionate about providing her patients with the best care possible and is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in GP field.

In her free time, Mengdie enjoys all beach activities, kayaking, and is a murder game script play enthusiast. She is currently enjoying her time in Albany and is hoping to develop some fishing and boating skills. Her ultimate goal is to catch a nanny fish one day!