Dayboro Valley Health

Dr David Sawdon qualified as a GP in England in 1974. He studied at Leeds University and completed over two years working in General Surgery, one year in Emergency Medicine, two years in Obstetrics and Gynecology prior to becoming a GP in the UK. He emigrated to Australia 40 years ago and has worked in General Practice ever since. His special interest is in all aspects of General Practice, he enjoys difficult diagnosis, mental health, skin, aged care and Chronic Disease. He also enjoys managing ASD and behavioral problems in children and adults.

Areas of interest:

• Chronic disease management
• Aged care
• Mental health
• Skin cancer medicine

Languages Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English

Special Interests

Women’s and Children’s Health, Sexual Health, Genital

Dermatology, Travel Medicine, mental health, chronic medical conditions.

About

After initially passing her MBBS in 1977, and specialising in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in

1985 from SNMC Agra, India, Dr Singh relocated to New Zealand with her family, where.

she worked for 4 years before coming to Australia to start work at RBWH Brisbane in the

year 2000. From 2001-2003 she spent her time in as a Obs & Gynae trainee at Townsville Public Hospital.

She did further studies, Master’s in Sexual Health from Sydney University in 2010.

Between 2005-2022, she was also teaching MBBS students at James Cook University.

Dr Kalpana retired as a Gynaecologist in 2021 and joining full time General Practice. She

has now relocated to Brisbane area to be with her daughter, who is also a medical doctor.

Apart from retaining her interest in gynaecology, she has particular interest in children’s health, travel medicine, skin, chronic disease management and mental health conditions.

Dr Singh has keen interest in plants and bird life. She shares her love for dogs with her

daughter who owns a beautiful retriever called Daphne.

Given time, Dr Singh would like to pursue her interest in photography, travelling, painting, and sewing.

Dr Gavin Willimas is local to the Dayboro Community, he graduated from ANU Medical School in Canberra and did his post graduate training in North Queensland.

Dr Williams has done extensive work in rural areas of Queensland and NSW providing care to local communities in emergency medicine as well as general practice.

He has additional training in skin cancer medicine, spent years working in a dedicated skin cancer clinic as well as undertaking further training in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer. He has completed courses affiliated with the university of Queensland in primary and advanced skin cancer surgery and skin cancer medicine.

Dr Williams loves spending time with his young family and enjoys camping, fishing and motorsports in his spare time.

Dr Williams is at the surgery on Monday's from 830am to 430pm. 

Dr Samuel Neller obtained his Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Queensland in 2014. He worked at the Redcliffe Hospital during his internship and Junior House Officer rotations. He received his fellowship of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2019.

When he is not at work, Sam enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons. He is also a keen rugby player.

PLEASE NOTE: Dr Neller does not do any Work Cover consultations.

Hours are Tuesdays 3pm to 7pm and every second Saturday 9am to 3pm.