Our Team
Our general practitioners bring decades of combined experience, with special interests spanning family medicine, women's and men's health, skin cancer medicine, mental health and chronic disease care.
MBBS
Practice Owner
Practice Owner, Dr John Jarzynski graduated from The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Dr John has also obtained a Master of Health and Administration from the University of NSW. Dr John has had an extensive career in primary health care with special interests in diabetes management, aged and palliative care.
FRACGP
Dr Terri-Louise Haworth graduated from the University of Glasgow, Scotland and completed her junior training in the North East of England. She then moved to Australia in 2014 where she undertook further training in Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care and Paediatrics before deciding to specialise in General Practice in 2019. She has a keen interest in chronic disease management, skin cancer and paediatrics to name a few. She spends her spare time exploring around the Northern Rivers and the Gold Coast.
MBChB
Dr Ritchie trained as a GP in New Zealand and has worked in Sydney for the last 8 years before moving to the North Coast. Dr Ritchie is experienced in all areas of general practice and his interests include skin cancer medicine, child and family health, mental health and chronic illness. He also offers skin checks and minor surgical procedures for skin cancers. Dr Ritchie enjoys working with patients to improve their quality of life and assisting them to achieve their best health outcomes.
MBBS
Dr Jayanatha Kahandawa completed his medical education at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, and has over 14 years of experience serving diverse communities across Sri Lanka. He completed his MRCGP in April 2025 through the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK), reflecting his strong commitment to high quality, patient-centered care. Dr Jayanatha is known for his empathetic, respectful, and approachable manner. His clinical approach emphasises holistic, patient-centred care, preventative health strategies, and clear, effective communication, with a strong focus on long-term wellbeing for individuals and families.
MBBS
Dr Divina graduated with a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Centre in Manila, Philippines. She later completed her training in Family Medicine at the Philippine General Hospital, is a Diplomate in Family Medicine and is currently a GP under the RACGP PEP Specialist Program. Dr Divina is dedicated to providing patient-centered primary care and promoting the health and well-being of individuals and families in the community. Her services may include preventive health screenings, routine medical consultations, and conditions like infections, minor injuries and respiratory illnesses. Dr Divina is dedicated to delivering accessible, compassionate and holistic primary care, and supporting patients in achieving and maintaining optimal health throughout every stage of life.
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