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Meet Our Doctors

General Practitioners

Dr Melanie Wright

Dr Melanie Wright

MBBS, BMedSc, BSc(BiomedSc), GP Registrar

Dr. Wright has a particular interest in paediatrics, preventative health, and chronic disease management, areas where she strives to provide patient-centred and holistic care. She is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their health and fostering long-term, positive health outcomes for patients of all ages.

Dr James Berry

Dr James Berry

MD, MIPH, BMedSci, GP Registrar

Dr James is a caring and approachable GP registrar with a passion for delivering personalised, patient-centred care. He has extensive medical training and experience across various specialties, including Family Medicine, Mental Health, Men’s Health, Sports Medicine, and dermatology, with a focus on skin cancer prevention and treatment.

Dr Kate Hewett

Dr Kate Hewett

MBBS, BMedSci, GP Registrar

Dr Hewett began her medical career as a junior doctor at the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, gaining valuable experience across a variety of specialties including emergency medicine, cardiology, paediatrics, and palliative care. In 2024, she transitioned to general practice, where she enjoys building long-term relationships with her patients and delivering personalised, high-quality care.

Dr Mallory English

Dr Mallory English

BSc (Biomed), MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Mallory graduated from the University of Queensland and worked for several years at Gympie, Nambour, Caloundra and Sunshine Coast University Hospitals. She then settled into General Practice training on the Sunshine Coast and achieved her Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Since achieving fellowship, Dr Mallory has built a following of patients at Coastal Family Health where she specifically enjoys working with aged care, senior citizens and palliative care.

Dr Kylah Wilson

Dr Kylah Wilson

MBBS, GP Registrar

Dr Kylah has a background in Occupational Therapy, having worked as an OT for 6 years prior to transitioning to medicine. She has since worked for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health service and Peninsula Health Victoria in a variety of fields and looks forward to using this experience continuing on with general practice.  Dr Kylah’s special interests include preventative health, dermatology and women’s health.

Dr Chanelle Pilcher

Dr Chanelle Pilcher

MD BPharm BAppSc, GP Registrar

Dr Chanelle is a Sunshine Coast local and joins us from Bli Bli clinic, after completing her first year of General Practice. Prior to her work at Sunshine Coast Health Hospital Service, Chanelle worked as a community pharmacist for over 10 years in the local area, providing her with a smooth transition into medical care. Her special interests include antenatal care, children’s health, women’s health, cancer care and minor procedures such as biopsies and mirena removals.

Dr Emma Lynch

Dr Emma Lynch

MBChB, FRACGP, Dip. Child Health, AMC

Dr Emma Lynch completed her medical training with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery in 2002, at the University of Leicester. Since being in Australia, she has worked at various different hospitals throughout the country before she settling on the Sunshine Coast in 2017. Dr Lynch enjoys the variety that General Practice offers with particular interests in children’s and women’s health, including Mirena and Copper IUD insertions and removals. Dr Lynch is also passionate about preventative care and lifestyle measures to improve patients’ overall health.

Dr Tracey Bryan

Dr Tracey Bryan

MBChB, Dip Obs & Gyn, FRACGP

Dr Tracey Bryan joined the Coastal Family Health team after moving from New Zealand with her young family. She has now been an asset to our team for over 10 years. Dr Tracey has a fellowship in General Practice as well as extensive anaesthetic training. Although she enjoys all areas of General Practice, she has a particular interest in women’s, family and mental health.

Dr Michael Walsh

Dr Michael Walsh

MBBS, Registrar Trainer

Dr Michael Walsh has over 25 years experience in all aspects of General Practice and has been a cornerstone part of the Coastal team for over 15 years. Dr Walsh is registered with RACGP to provide supervisor support and training to young doctors achieving fellowship. He enjoys the variety that general practice brings, with further training in dermatology, cosmetic procedures, Type 2 diabetes mellitus management. Dr Michael is also experienced and qualified in cosmetic Anti-Wrinkle Injections and offers this service at Coastal Family Health.

Dr Fiona McGrath

Dr Fiona McGrath

MBBS, Dip Obs & Gyn, Registrar Supervisor

Dr Fiona McGrath is one of our senior doctors and for over 15 years has been a cornerstone of our practice. Dr McGrath has a strong interest in women’s health issues. This includes health checks, antenatal care, mental health and counselling. Originally trained in Victoria, she has a number of roles in Primary Care Health in Australia, including a role as supervisor and trainer to registrars.

Dr Jarom Leneham (Skin Clinician)

Dr Jarom Leneham (Skin Clinician)

MBBS, MMed (Skin Cancer), BSc, DipEd, FRACGP

Dr Leneham practices exclusively as a skin cancer clinician, focusing on skin cancer detection and removal. He is currently accepting new and existing patients of Coastal Family Health. No referral required.

For more information on Dr Leneham and the services he offers, you can visit his website.