Your Team

Dr Adam Ting has been with us since January 2024. He is working Monday-Thursday.

He has a special interest in Chronic disease management.

Dr Kidmas moved to Tasmania over 15 years ago, first serving in the West Coast of Tasmania for 3 years before relocating to Launceston in December 2010. His basic medical training was from the University of Jos, Nigeria, graduating in 1992. He has worked in several countries, the last being Republic of Marshall Islands before relocating to Tasmania. He attained, through training and examinations, Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons of Glasgow (2001), Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons (2002), Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (2009)

He finds working through the often undifferentiated medical problems and chronic conditions that presents to General Practice both engaging and stimulating. His interest in General Practice includes chronic diseases, childhood problems, mental health and minor procedures.

He is a casual Tutor at the Launceston Clinical School, University of Tasmania.

I come from a family of GPs (my father, my brother, my uncles).

I graduated from Sydney Uni in 1975 and spent the next five years working at different hospitals.

I established my own general practice in Sydney in 1980. I worked there for the next 44 years and built up a solid community connection.

To me, one of the great joys and unique opportunities of general practice is that it truly does offer a chance to genuinely meet and to some extent become part of families.

Now that I have relocated to beautiful Launceston, I look forward to continuing my vocation to helping people across the broad spectrum that general practice offers.

Elkanah graduated from medical school in 2008 and has worked in several hospitals before migrating to Australia in 2023. He has a master’s degree in human physiology and obtained the membership of the Family Medicine Faculty of the West African College of Physicians through training and examinations as well as Postgraduate diploma in Family Medicine from Loma Linda University USA/CMC Vellore India.
Elkanah has special interest in whole person health, management of chronic diseases, Health assessments, Men’s health, women’s health, child health, travel health, immunisation, mental health and medical education.
He currently works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, at the High Street Family Practice as RACGP FSP Registrar and on Wednesday at the Launceston General Hospital as Medical Education Registrar under the auspices of Postgraduate Medical Education Council of Tasmania, to provide educational and training support for prevocational doctors.

Dr Leo van den Heuvel has been working with us since March 2018.
Dr Leo is a GP from Sydney who has relocated to Tasmania and is currently working with us on a two week on two week off basis.

 

Dr Victor Dare joined High Street Family Practice in July 2024, he has a special interest in General medicine, management of chronic diseases, emergency medicine, Health assessments, Men’s health, women’s health, antenatal care, child health, travel health, immunisation, mental health,  family medicine, Implanon insertion and removal, contraception.

Previously she has been working in the Hospital sector. She has now been a part of our team for over 6 years. Ally has an interest in chronic wound management and is a valuable endorsed nurse immuniser.

 

Olivia has been employed at High Street Family Practice since 2013, she has been a medical receptionist 12 years and now moved to the role of Practice manager.

She enjoys working closely with the clinical and administrative teams. She hold a certificate III in business administration and outside of work she is very busy with her two young children.

Izzy is our casual Receptionist who has been with the team since 2024.
Between welcoming patients into the practice, she is also busy studying Nursing at UTAS.
She enjoys fishing, camping and spending time with her family. Izzy loves all animals – especially her bunnies.

Lisa is our newest Receptionist who started with us in January 2026.
She is a mother of two boys and three fur babies. She loves to travel and enjoys going back to Canada to visit family and friends.
You will find Lisa in the practice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.

Renae has been apart of our Team since July 2017.
She enjoys working at the Practice and values all our patients and their needs.
Outside of work Renae is busy looking after her 2 children.
You will find Renae working at Reception on Monday, Tuesday & Friday.

We welcomed Terri in August 2025. She brings 15 years of experience in the health care industry. Terri worked as a Pathology Assistant at the Gold Coast University Hospital for 9 years and since returning to Launceston has worked as a Sterilising Technician and a Dental Receptionist. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading and walking her dog Lucy.
You will find Terri in the practice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

Joshua from Eagle Physiocare is available on Friday afternoon

At Eagle Physiocare, we believe in treating the whole person, not just the injury. We take a holistic approach to physiotherapy, addressing the root cause of the problem to achieve long-lasting results.

The time has finally come. I have retired. My last day touched my heart and soul receiving lovely written cards and presents from some amazing patients, some who  have known over 20 years. It was an unexpected day of sadness so if I miss you all too much I might start all over again.

Dr Henley has just released his book with co-author Sharon King (our excellent nutritionist and dietician) in hard back to help all of you stay well and for those who need it, how to lose weight easily.

Dr Henley had a stroke at work in 2013. He was destined to become diabetic unless he changed his diet which he did.

The changes he made inspired him to write his book to help you all to stay healthy and if you are overweight, how to lose it easily.

Dr Henley lost 4 and 1/2 kg in the first week! He did not go to the gym and he still had the odd Guinness.

After 8 weeks he lost 14 kg and had to put 7 back on because he was too thin but he will never get diabetes.

Copies of his book are available to purchase in the surgery or visit his website for more information:whatyouwerenevertold.com