Doctors

Dr. Cathryn Milligan | MBBS FRACGP FACRRM DipRACOG,DA ( UK)

Dr Milligan believes that the heart of good medicine lies in building strong, lasting relationships with patients and their families. She understands that navigating health concerns can be challenging, and strives to create a welcoming, collaborative environment where every patient feels truly heard.

With over 30 years’ experience in general practice, Dr Milligan enjoys all aspects of family medicine. She is particularly passionate about supporting patients through every stage of life, with special clinical interests in:

• Paediatrics and newborn care, 3 year old health checks
• Women’s health, contraception and sexual health – IUD insertion including Mirena, Kyleena and Copper IUD insertion and removal, Implanon – insertion and removal, menstrual disturbances, endometriosis and menopause
• Pregnancy care – antenatal shared care and postnatal care
• Preventative medicine, lifestyle optimization and mens health
• Skin checks and minor skin surgery
• Geriatric and Residential Aged Care
• Aviation Medicine – Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME)
• Workplace medicals
• Emergency and Acute medicine
• Anaesthetics

Dr Milligan looks forward to partnering with you and your family on your health journey.

Dr. Rebecca Vernon | MBBS DRANZCOG FRACGP

Dr. Rebecca Vernon has been an integral part of the Margaret River Surgery team for over a decade. Throughout her tenure, she has dedicated herself to providing comprehensive, high-quality rural general medicine to the local community.

While experienced in all aspects of general practice, Dr. Vernon has a particular passion for women’s health, preventative medicine, and paediatrics.

Areas of Clinical Interest:

• Women’s & Reproductive Health: Comprehensive women’s health care, preconception counselling, fertility support, and the management of menstrual disorders (including heavy periods, painful periods, and endometriosis).
• Contraception & Family Planning: Expert contraceptive advice, including Implanon and IUD insertions.
• Maternity & Postnatal Care: Antenatal shared care, postnatal support, and neonatal (newborn) health.
• Menopause Management: Tailored menopause care utilizing lifestyle modifications, as well as hormonal and non-hormonal medical treatments.
• Preventative Health & Screening: Proactive health assessments and screenings for cervical, breast, bowel, and prostate cancer, as well as osteoporosis prevention and heart health checks.
• Sexual Health: STI screening, education, and management.
• Pediatrics: Comprehensive childhood health checks and the management of common childhood illnesses (excluding behavioral presentations).

Dr. Robert ‘Bob’ Bucat | MBBS Dip Ch

Bob commenced with the surgery in January 2002. He is a General Practitioner with a Diploma in Children’s Health. He has worked for many years in other areas of medicine, including volunteer work overseas

Dr. Kirstie Macgregor | MBBCH (UK) Dip Tropical Medicine

Kirstie is of British origin, graduating from the University of Cardiff England. She comes to us after being based at Bunbury Regional Hospital working in the Emergency Department. Kirstie is available for all general consultations and commenced with the practice in July 2012.

Dr. Gerhard Erasmus | BMedSC MBChB

Joined the Margaret River Surgery team in 2017, after having worked in rural WA, Queensland and New Zealand. He tries to practice primary care as an art and a science.

He is interested in internal medicine and working with both adults and paediatric patients to assist in the management of their chronic health conditions.

Dr Erasmus welcomes new patients and is keen to support you with your health.

Outside of the clinic Dr Erasmus loves the beach and his 2- and 4-legged family.

Dr. Christopher Thexton | MBBS advanced DRANZCOG

Christopher provides Obstetric and Skin Cancer care.

GP Obstetric Antenatal Care: comprehensive prenatal services to ensure a healthy and enjoyable pregnancy.

Skin Cancer Checks and Management: Screening and effective treatment for all types of skin cancer offered.

Dr. Simon Clough | MBBS

Simon achieved his qualifications at the university of Southampton England, he has a special interest in emergency medicine, preventative medicine and health promotion.

Personal interests include surfing, kite surfing and gardening.

Dr. Rebecca Pike | MBBS

Rebecca has returned to the South-West region with her growing family, having grown up in Northcliffe. Rebecca has an interest in women’s health and anaesthetics and has several years’ experience in emergency medicine.

Dr. David Millar | MBBS FECSM (Fellow European Committee of Sexual Medicine)

David is a General Practitioner with great experience in Sexual Health, he has an holistic approach to find the cause and associated underlying health issues associated with sexual dysfunction, ensuring patients have a full understanding of why the problem is occurring and to assist with choosing the appropriate treatment. As a result, treatments are personalized to each patient and their circumstances.

Prof. Andrew Jan | MBBS FAMAC BA FACEM MPhil PhD

Andrew has a sincere interest in pain management with focus on non-pharmacological modalities such as ACUPUNCTURE. Andrew is a recognised teacher and author of Chinese meditation and Internal martial arts, he has completed a PhD on the use of acupuncture as an analgesic in the emergency setting.

Dr. Teenuhansi Pathegama | MD FRACGP

Dr Teenuhansi (Teenu) Pathegama is a specialist General Practitioner providing comprehensive GP care in Margaret River and Cowaramup. She joined the practice in 2022, after living and working in the Northern Territory, where she developed a strong commitment to rural and remote medicine.

Teenu enjoys all aspects of general practice, with particular clinical interests in children’s and adolescent health, mental health, chronic disease management, preventive care and lifestyle health. She also has a strong interest in women’s health, providing perimenopause and menopause care, contraceptive advice and Implanon insertions; as well as a developing interest in skin cancer medicine.

Teenu values developing long-term relationships with her patients and strives to provide care that is practical, collaborative and responsive to each patient’s individual health needs and broader life circumstances.

Dr. Pyae Phyo Wai | MBBS

We welcome Pyae who obtained her medical degree from the University of Medicine in Myanmar and has practiced medicine for 10 years. She had worked with Queensland Health at Mackay Base and Sunshine Coast University Hospital for 4 years in different medical specialties. She commenced working as a GP in May 2022 to pursue her career as a family doctor.
Areas of interest: Chronic disease management, Women’s Health, general medicine and Preventive health.

Dr. Hannah Tan | MBBS

Hannah joined our GP team in January 2024. Hannah gained her qualifications at  Adelaide University, relocating to Perth then Margaret River. Hannah participates in all aspects of General Medicine.

Dr Jonathon Parry GP registrar, MD

Jonathon completed his studies in 2019. He grew up between a farm in the Ferguson Valley and Perth and has since worked in various capacities across the country as well as volunteering in the Solomon Islands.
He has a range of experience in medicine, surgery, paediatrics and critical care having transitioned from a career predominantly in emergency medicine to general practice.
Interests include comprehensive general practice, preventative health, travel medicine and emergency medicine.

Dr. Graham Velterop | MBBS Dip Tropical Medicine

Graham covers all aspects of family practice including General Consulting. He has been with this practice since 1993 and has a special interest in Travel Medicine including vaccinations and health risks associated with overseas travel.

Dr. Liana Bisson-Rowe

Dr. Liana Bisson-Rowe grew up in New Zealand and completed her medical degree (MBChB) at the University of Auckland. She pursued a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Human Genetics, which sparked her passion for holistic medicine and a whole-person approach to health and wellbeing.

After gaining clinical experience in Tauranga and Auckland hospitals, and working for 2 years in New Zealand General practice, she moved to the South West. Dr. Liana has a special interest in holistic medicine, chronic disease management, minor procedures, and women’s health. 

Dr Muhit Saqlain MBBS (Hons), FRACGP | General Practitioner

Dr Muhit Saqlain relocated to Vasse from Perth in 2023 and brings a broad range of clinical experience across both hospital and community-based healthcare settings, with a strong commitment to delivering comprehensive, patient-centred care. He holds additional qualifications in dermatology, including a Professional Certificate in Basic Dermatology. In addition he has extensive clinical experience in palliative care from his work at Bunbury Hospital, supporting patients with complex and life-limiting conditions.

Clinical Interests

• Skin cancer checks and management of skin conditions

• Palliative care and supportive management of life-limiting illnesses

• Cardiovascular risk assessment and heart health evaluations

• Mental Health Care Plans and ongoing psychological support

• Workers’ compensation assessments and consultations

• Travel medicine, immunisations, and vaccination advice

• Management of drug and alcohol-related conditions

Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, reading, gardening, and playing cricket.