Our Doctors

MBCHB (New Zealand) FRACGP

Areas of interest:

• Antenatal care
• Preventative health
• Family medicine
• Men’s health
• Contraception management and contraceptive device insertion
• Travel medicine
• Simple skin procedures

Areas of interest:

• Men’s health
• Family medicine
• Travel medicine
• Minor skin procedures

FRACGP, Dip Skin Cancer/Surgery/Dermoscopy, Advanced Aesthetic Medicine/Dermatology
Dr Shilpa Dahal graduated from James Cook University in 2008 and received her Specialist General Practice qualification (FRACGP) in 2013, but soon discovered her love for Skin Cancer and Aesthetic Medicine. (For Aesthetic appointments please view Dr Shilpa Dahals Aesthetic/Skin Cancer Profile)
Areas of interest:

• Aesthetic/Skin Cancer Medicine (Please see other profile)
• Contraceptive device insertion
• Ingrown toenail surgery

She is also passionate about all aspects of skin care and health, and believes that the foundation of complete skin care starts with the detection and elimination of possible skin cancer or other medical conditions that may compromise patient safety prior to undertaking aesthetic treatments. This means that the patient’s safety and wellbeing is prioritised so that an individual treatment plan can be developed to meet the patient’s health and aesthetic needs.
For more information please see Envieskin.
Areas of interest:

• Dermal fillers
• Mole removal
• Skin cancer checks/biopsy/surgery
• LED
• Laser vaginal rejuvenation
• Laser skin
• Platelet rich plasma
• Skin microneedling
• Chemical peels
• Antiwrinkle injections

Dr Stephanie Dakin completed her medical degree at the University of Wollongong. Stephanie enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a particular interest in using the power of nutrition to prevent and manage a range of chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, overweight/obesity, and gastrointestinal issues. Stephanie enjoys bushwalking and tending her veggie garden, and is currently navigating the joys and challenges of parenting two teenagers.

Areas of interest:

• Chronic disease management including diabetes
• General family medicine
• Women’s health
• Weight loss

Please note Dr Dakin does not perform skin cancer checks/medicine or procedures.

Dr Shanika Samuel completed her medical degree at the University of New England in the rural clinical school. She recently received her specialist general practice qualification (FRACGP) in 2023. She is interested in all areas of general practice, particularly in preventative health. She has worked both in Canberra (at Canberra hospital and Calvary hospital) and rural NSW regions (including Wagga Wagga and Young). In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, listening to music and cooking/baking.

Dr Anisha Harper graduated from Newcastle Medical School and then returned to her hometown of Canberra to complete her initial postgraduate years (working at both Canberra and Calvary Hospitals) and then her Fellowship in General Practice.

Dr Harper enjoys all parts of general practice with a particular interest in:

• women’s health and children’s health
• antenatal and pregnancy care
• men’s health
• contraception and sexual health
• preventative health

Dr Harper enjoys creative and craft activities in her leisure time, as well as spending time with her family and friends.

Jacqui Bampton is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Human Nutrition and a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is passionate about helping patients to create healthy relationships with food and has a practical, holistic approach to the nutrition care process. Her professional interests include geriatric, women’s health and oncology.

Jacqui has experience within community dietetics, alongside organisation such as Nutrition Australia. Jacqui is happy to see complex patients, together with adults and children aiming to simply improve their health and wellbeing.

No referral is required.

Areas of interest:

• Gut health including coeliac disease
• Eating disorders
• Chronic disease management
• Weight management
• Type 2 Diabetes