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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.

Please do not try and contact the practice via this page. To contact us, please call us on 6766 6166. Doctors working from Barton Lane Practice
Dr. Matthew Chan
Dr. David Lockart
Dr. Matthew Nguyen
Dr. Daniel Rankmore
Dr. Douglas Rutherford
Dr. Sarah Spencer

17/03/2026

🌏🧡 Harmony Week at Tallowwood Health 🧡🌎

Harmony Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the diversity that makes Australia such a strong and welcoming community.

Australia is proudly one of the world’s most multicultural countries. More than half of Australians were either born overseas or have at least one parent who was born overseas. These cultures, experiences, and traditions enrich our communities every day.

At Tallowwood Health, we’re proud to care for people from many different backgrounds and communities. We believe everyone deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and valued.

This week, you may notice people wearing orange, a simple way to show support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia. 🧡

🌐 www.tallowwoodhealth.com.au
📞 (02) 6766 6166
📍 Ground Level, Tamwell Building, 121 Johnston Street, North Tamworth

07/03/2026

Today we recognise International Women's Day🌿👏

At Tallowwood Health, we’re fortunate to work alongside incredible women every day in our clinic, behind the scenes, and across our wider community. Their leadership, compassion and dedication play a big part in the care we provide and the culture we’re proud of. 👩‍⚕️🫶

In healthcare, we see firsthand the many roles women hold, as part of our Tallowwood team, as doctors, nurses, carers, mothers, daughters. Their work is often quiet, often steady, and always impactful. 🌿

Today we celebrate the women who shape our practice, and the many women in our community who trust us with their care, each with their own story, challenges and achievements. 💚

20/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr Saman Shaker (Dr Sam) to the team at Tallowwood Health 👏

Dr Sam has joined us with trauma training from South Africa 🇿🇦 and has spent the past two years working at Tamworth Base Hospital 🏥. He has a strong interest in emergency medicine and frontline care.

Outside of medicine, Dr Sam is the vocalist and guitarist for his band Nostromo 🎸, a heavy, genre-blending group influenced by Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden, and The Beatles. They’ve performed during our Country Music Festival 🎶 and Tamworth Pride Inc’s Fair Day 🌈. He also enjoys playing volleyball and soccer.

Dr Sam will be consulting on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 🗓️.

Welcoming both new and established patients. 💚🌱

🌐 www.tallowwoodhealth.com.au
📞 (02) 6766 6166
📍 Ground Level, Tamwell Building, 121 Johnston Street, North Tamworth

18/02/2026

💉 Flu Vaccinations for Your Workplace 💉

Flu season is coming up, and unfortunately sometimes, it doesn’t take much for illness to move through a workplace. Offering flu vaccinations is a simple way to help keep your team well and minimise disruption over the colder months. It’s also a practical way to support your team's health.

At Tallowwood Health, we provide flexible Workplace Flu Vaccination options that are easy to organise and run smoothly for businesses of all sizes and work hours.

1️⃣ On-site clinic:
One of our experienced Registered Nurses comes to your workplace and administers vaccinations on-site.
• Nurse attendance fee (charged per hour)
• Vaccine fee per employee (charged per vaccine given)

Vaccinations usually take around five minutes per person, keeping disruption to the workday to a minimum.

2️⃣ Vaccination vouchers:
Each staff member receives a voucher to book their flu shot at Tallowwood Health at a time that suits them.
• Charged per voucher issued (fee includes the vaccine)

👉 For businesses with five or fewer staff, the voucher option is generally the more cost-effective choice.

Flu season can sometimes place extra pressure on workplaces, a little planning ahead can help things run more smoothly during flu season.

If you’d like more information or would like to arrange a clinic, please feel free to get in touch with our team on (02) 6766 6166.

🌐 www.tallowwoodhealth.com.au
📞 (02) 6766 6166
📍 Ground Level, Tamwell Building, 121 Johnston Street, North Tamworth

10/02/2026

After years of closed books, we’re delighted to share that several of our GPs at Tallowwood Health are now welcoming new patients: Dr Ephraim Leynes, Dr Roveena John, Dr Emma Simmons, Dr Visu, and Dr Sam 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️. We feel very lucky to have such a kind and experienced group of doctors in our Tallowwood family, caring for our community 💛🏥.

If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please call us on (02) 6766 6166. We look forward to caring for you and your family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

🌐 www.tallowwoodhealth.com.au
📞 (02) 6766 6166
📍121 Johnston Street, North Tamworth

03/02/2026

Today on World Cancer Day🎗️, we reflect on the many people and families affected by cancer. It reminds us of the courage, resilience, and hope seen every day.

Every experience with cancer is different. It is more than just a diagnosis, behind each one is a story of grief, pain, healing, strength, and love. 🌱

Every step toward awareness is a step closer to the cure. 💚

03/02/2026

A huge congratulations to our nurse Leanne on 10 years with us at Tallowwood Health 🎉💙

Your kindness, care, and commitment mean so much to our patients and our team. We’re so grateful to have you, thank you for everything you do 🤍

Congratulations on this huge milestone! 👏

02/02/2026

We’re pleased to introduce Dr Visu Narayanan to our Tallowwood Health family. Dr Visu graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2020 🎓 and completed his internship and residency with the Central Coast Local Health District, working across Gosford and Wyong Hospitals 🏥. He then spent two years at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in intensive care, caring for some of the community’s most unwell patients and refining his skills in critical care 🩺

Dr Visu is passionate about holistic, patient-centred care, using evidence-based medicine with a strong focus on prevention and helping patients make informed decisions about their health 💬

Outside the clinic, he enjoys staying active, exploring the outdoors 🌿, and relaxing with a good cup of coffee ☕

Dr Visu will be consulting full days Monday to Thursday, and Friday mornings 🩺 We’re so glad to have him join the team. Welcome, Dr Visu!

Dr Visu now available for new patients! ✨

30/12/2025

✨ Now Welcoming New Patients ✨

Tallowwood Health Tamworth is now accepting new patients. Our books are officially open!

Currently, Dr Ephraim Leynes, Dr Roveena John, and Dr Emma Simmons are taking on new patients and welcoming individuals and families seeking ongoing, local healthcare.

If you’d like to make an appointment, please call us or drop in to have a chat with our friendly team. We’re proud to be part of the Tamworth community and look forward to welcoming you to Tallowwood Health.

📞 (02) 6766 6166
📍 121 Johnston Street, Ground Floor, Tamwell Building, Tamworth
🌐 www.tallowwoodhealth.com.au

16/12/2025

It’s time to vote for your favourite door in our Tallowwood Health Christmas Door Decorating Competition! 🎄✨

Take a look at the festive doors and comment ‘VOTE’ under the one you love most, or tell us your favourite door in the comments. It’s a battle of the baubles!

Voting ends 24th December, and the winner will be revealed on 31st December. May the best door win! 🎅🎁

14/12/2025

A jolly big thank you to our Maria, a longtime admin team member, for this beautiful handmade Christmas gift for Tallowwood Health. 🎄✨ It’s now on display at our front desk for everyone to enjoy. Thank you, Maria, for sharing your creativity and Christmas cheer with us. 🎅

11/12/2025

🎄✨ Tallowwood Health Christmas & New Year Opening Hours ✨🎄

Dear Tallowwood Health Family,

As we approach the festive season, we’d like to share our Christmas and New Year schedule for this year:

📅 Holiday Closures:
• 25th December
• 26th December
• 1st January 2025
• 2nd January 2025

📅 Open:
• 29th – 31st December (Normal hours)

👨‍⚕️ On-Call GP Coverage:
Even ducklosure dates, an on-call GP will be available for urgent matters. This is inclusive of weekends.

🔔 A gentle reminder to ensure you have enough prescriptions and attend to any essential health needs before the holiday period. Our team is here to help you prepare.

For immediate and urgent medical assistance during closure periods, please contact:

• Urgent Care Clinic: 02 6768 3222
• Tamworth Base Hospital: Dean Street
• Tallowwood Health After-Hours GP: 0407 255 321

We hope this festive season brings you good health, joy, and many cherished moments with loved ones. 🎁 If you’re travelling, please take care on the roads. 🚗✨

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅🎄

Warm regards,
Your Tallowwood Health Team 💚

Address

121 Johnston Street
Tamworth, NSW
2340

Website

http://www.tallowwoodhealth.com.au/

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