Compassionate care meets medical excellence
General Practice care for you in Tamworth, NSW
Currently accepting new patients
WELCOME
Welcome to Tallowwood Health, where compassionate care meets medical excellence. Our dedicated team is committed to providing comprehensive and personalised care for individuals and families. From routine check-ups to chronic disease management, we prioritise your health and well-being in a warm and welcoming environment.
Monday to Friday: 8:30am β 6:00pm
For urgent medical concerns outside these hours, please contact the on-call doctor on the after-hours phone number.Β Please note this is a service only available for current regular patients only. Fees apply for phone advice and call outs.
Please note:
The practice is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Ph: 02 67666166
Fax: 02 67666341
After hours on-call doctor: 0407 255 321
For all emergencies please call an ambulance on: 000
121 Johnston Street
(Tamwell Building, Ground floor) Tamworth, NSW 2340
OUR TEAM
DOCTORS
Dr Matthew Chan
General Practitioner / Director
Dr Nicola Hicks
General Practitioner
Dr Ivan Jin
General Practice Registrar
Dr Roveena John
General Practice Registrar
Dr Ephraim Leynes
General Practice Registrar
Dr David Lockart
General Practitioner / Director
Dr Matthew Nguyen
General Practitioner
Dr Kim Rogers
General Practitioner
Dr Saman Shaker
General Practice Registrar
Dr Emma Simmons
General Practice Registrar
Dr Sarah Spencer
General Practitioner
NURSING TEAM
Alison
Nurse Team Leader / Registered Nurse
Deanne
Enrolled Nurse
Leanne
Registered Nurse
Rachel
Registered Nurse
Sarah
Enrolled Nurse
Michael
Medical Practice Assistant
ADMINISTRATION
Bek Hooley
Practice Manager
Kylie Barnes
Office Manager
Victoria Chan
Executive Assistant
SERVICES
Childhood Checks and Immunisations
Spirometry
Minor Procedures
Driving Medicals
Mental Health
Chronic Disease Care
Women’s Health Checks and Cervical Screening
Preventative Health Checks
Travel Vaccination and Advice
Worker’s Compensation
Pregnancy Planning and Care
Men’s Health Checks
Ear Wax Removal
Wound Care
INR Testing
Yellow Fever Vaccination
Health Assessments
Q Fever Testing and Vaccination
Iron Infusions
Skin Checks
EXCELLENCE
At Tallowwood Health (formerly called Barton Lane Practice), we strive that everything we do is defined by excellence and we are thankful for the recognition we have received in this area:
2025 β Finalist β Quality Business Awards βExcellence in Customer Service in Health Services
2022 β Winner β RACGP β National General Practice of the Year
2022 β Winner β RACGP NSW & ACT (State) β General Practice of the Year
2022 β Finalist β Quality Business Awards β Excellence in Small Business
2022 β Nominee β Quality Business Awards β Excellence in Customer Service in Health & Well Being
2022 β Nominee β Regional Business Awards β Excellence in Small Business
2022 β Finalist β PHN Primary Care Quality and Innovation Awards: Primary Care Leader β Organisation category
2021 β Finalist β Quality Business Awards β Excellence in Customer Service in Health & Well Being
2019 β Finalist β Quality Business Awards β Excellence in Customer Service in Health & Well Being
POLICIES
In the care we provide, committing to ethical and compassionate practice. By acting with kindness, honesty, respect for others and self, and in doing so being responsible, reliable and accountable for the work we do.
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Tallowwood Health
Tallowwood Health is a fully accredited, modern general practice providing high-quality, patient-centred care. Proudly serving the Tamworth region since 1892 with experienced GPs and a friendly, experienced team.
π£ Weβre hiring at Tallowwood Health!
Looking for a gap year opportunity where you can gain valuable experience, develop new skills and be part of a genuinely supportive team?
Weβre looking for a positive and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join us full-time at Tallowwood Health.
This is a great opportunity to learn, build confidence and get a feel for working in a busy healthcare environment, all while being part of a team that values people, teamwork and making a difference.
If this sounds like you, or someone you know, weβd love to hear from you! βΊοΈ
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π Applications close Friday 20 November 2026
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πβοΈ CUPPA 4 Breast Cancer at Tallowwood Health π
A BIG thank you to our wonderful Tallowwood Health family and their loved ones for making this morningβs fundraiser so special! π
We had an amazing spread of homemade goodies, including coconut slice, rocky road, cookies, pull apart, cheesecakes and plenty more. So much love went into baking and bringing everything in, and we truly appreciate everyone who helped make it happen. π₯Ήβ€οΈβπ₯
Whether you baked something, bought a treat, donated or helped out behind the scenes, thank you so much. We canβt express how much we appreciate the time, effort and generosity that went into making this morning possible. It really means a lot to us. π
Together, weβve raise over $250 so far for Breast Cancer Network Australia, and weβre so proud of what weβve achieved together! π
If anyone would like to contribute and is in a position to do so, our fundraising page is here: fundraise-your-way.bcna.org.au/o/tallowwood-health
Weβre just grateful for the support weβve received. Thank you all, so, so much for making this morning such a lovely one. Weβre very lucky to have such a wonderful team and community. πβοΈ ... See MoreSee Less
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π Today, weβre celebrating both Australasian Sonographers Day and World Occupational Therapy Day!
A big thank you to all sonographers and occupational therapists for the important work you do in supporting the health and wellbeing of our community.
From helping doctors make informed diagnoses to supporting people to live more independently, your skills, care and dedication make a real difference in peopleβs lives.
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Today is World Osteoporosis Day, a good reminder that bone health deserves more attention than it often gets.
Osteoporosis can develop quietly, without obvious symptoms, and many people may not realise they have it until a fracture occurs. Itβs easy to overlook bone health when we feel fine, which is why understanding our risk factors and taking steps early matters.
There are simple ways to look after our bones, from staying active and getting enough calcium and vitamin D, to speaking with your Gp about your bone health and whether a bone density assessment may be appropriate.
We often donβt think much about our bones until something goes wrong. Taking a little time to understand our bone health now can make a difference as we get older.
π121 Johnston Street, North Tamworth (Prev. Barton Lane Practice)
π (02) 6766 6166
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We asked the Tallowwood team some very important questionsβ¦ and naturally, everyone had an opinion. π€£
A little bit of fun, a few completely unnecessary workplace debates, and plenty of laughs with the team.
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October is a reminder to check in with the women in our lives, and with ourselves. π
Breast cancer can affect anyone, and often life is simply too busy to stop and think about our own health.
But awareness isn't just about wearing pink for a month.
So this October, take a little time to check in with your health. If you're due for a screening, consider making that appointment, and if you notice any changes in your body, it's always okay to ask about them.
There's no need to wait until something feels serious before giving your health the attention it deserves.
For those who have faced breast cancer themselves, supported someone through it, or lost someone they love, this month is a reminder of the many lives touched by breast cancer. π
At Tallowwood Health, we believe these conversations matter. Not just in October, but all year round. We're grateful for organisations like Breast Cancer Network Australia and BreastScreen NSW helping to keep these conversations going.
Your health matters. This month, and every month.
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