About The Surgery

At The Surgery… our mission is simple: ensuring access to exceptional medical services for patients' physical, mental, and social well-being.

We understand the importance of high-quality healthcare in a rural setting. That’s why we are committed to meeting the unique needs of our community by providing exceptional healthcare without compromise.

Our Vision

Delivering personal care with you and your family’s long-term health in mind.

Providing comprehensive, evidence-based medical care that meets the unique needs of our rural community.

Our Values

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RESOURCEFULNESS

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TEAMWORK

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ACCESSIBILITY

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COLLABORATION

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DEDICATION

Our Team

At The Surgery, independent, experienced medical professionals work alongside friendly, efficient receptionists and caring, knowledgeable nurses—all led by a supportive management team. Together, we ensure our patients receive the best possible care in a trusted and professional environment.

Meet the Medical Team

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    Dr Lorri Hopkins

    PRACTICE PRINCIPAL
    & MEDICAL EDUCATOR

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    Dr Sue Shaw

    PRACTICE PRINCIPAL
    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

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    Dr Victoria Hayward

    PRACTICE PRINCIPAL
    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

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    Dr Clark Wasiun

    RURAL GENERALIST

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    Dr Steve Gust

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER, ANAESTHETIST

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    Dr Brian Malone

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

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    Dr Darcy Smith

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

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    Dr Alexander Lugg

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

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    Dr Jim Lie

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

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    Dr William Smith

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

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    Dr Patrick Wallace

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER REGISTRAR

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    Dr Elliot Nunn

    GENREAL PRACTITIONER REGISTRAR

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    Dr Colm McCourt

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER REGISTRAR

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Meet the Management Team

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Dr Lorri Hopkins

PRACTICE PRINCIPAL
MEDICAL EDUCATOR

MBBS; FRACGP-RG; 
DRANZCOG; FARG; DCH

Specialising in:
Menopause, palliative and hospice care, antenatal care, children's health, women's health (IUD and Implanon insertion/removal), asthma, diabetes and other chronic illnesses, skin checks and surgery, ultrasound, joint injections, optimising mental health, and education for medical students.

Career Highlights:
Lorri first joined The Surgery in 1994 as a medical student and returned as a registrar after completing her GP obstetric training in Port Hedland in 2000. She is deeply committed to providing comprehensive healthcare for families and working alongside the excellent team at The Surgery. She also has a strong affiliation with the Rural Clinical School, where she supports junior doctors in their training and career development.

In 2020, Lorri was awarded the Brian Williams Award, which recognises GPs whose mentoring and support help rural doctors provide the highest possible standard of care for their patients.

Community Involvement:
Lorri is passionate about medical education and actively mentors junior doctors, registrars, and medical students, helping shape the future of rural general practice.

Fun Fact:
In an earlier life, she was a radiographer and sonographer.

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Dr Sue Shaw

PRACTICE PRINCIPAL
GENERAL PRACTITIONER

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - UWA 1980
RACGP Family Medicine Programme 1986 (the forerunner of the FRACGP programme)

Career Highlights 

After completing her diploma of obstetrics through the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Dr Shaw moved to the UK for a year to further her obstetric and gynaecology experience. While she no longer delivers babies she maintains a keen interest in all aspects of women's health, especially in the management of menopause and breast disorders.

During her almost 40 year career in the Great Southern she has provided extensive women's health services to both Albany and the surrounding regions. Sue became a practice owner out of a strong belief in the high standard of care delivered at The Surgery and a desire to help shape its future. Her commitment to rural general practice has been recognised with life membership of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Community Involvement 

When not at work you will find Dr Shaw assisting her husband to run their cattle property, indulging in her hobbies of dressmaking and other handicrafts or playing music for the local church.

For many years she also provided medical services to the Mt Barker Turf Club, for which she has just been awarded life membership. 

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Dr Victoria Hayward

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

MBBS (Hons); FRACGP

Specialising in: 
Family medicine, emphasising preventive health; women’s health including IUD and Implanon insertion, menopause management, and routine gynaecological care; children’s health with a nurturing approach to paediatric care; chronic disease management such as diabetes and lung and cardiac diseases; and minor procedures and skin cancer management including musculoskeletal injections and skin checks.

Career Highlights:
Victoria spent several years working in a range of areas in teaching hospitals in Perth before moving into General Practice and eventually moving to Albany in 2013.

Fun Fact:
Victoria was born on Star Wars Day.

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Dr Clark Wasiun

RURAL GENERALIST

MBBS; FRACGP; FACRRM; JCCA

Specialising in:
Anaesthetics, chronic disease medicine, men’s health, preventative medicine, skin checks, cardiac medicine, cancer care and geriatric medicine. Also provides care to patients in aged care facilities and the Albany Community Hospice.

When he’s not at work Clark enjoys spending time with his family, gardening and following the footy and cricket.

Fun Fact:
I have mastered being able to walk on my hands - I’m now moving on to learning to play the piano accordion!

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Dr Steve Gust

GENERAL PRACTITIONER
ANAESTHETIST

MBBS; FRACGP(R); 
JCCA (Anaesthetics)

Specialising in:
Anaesthetics and General Practice, with key interests in skin cancer medicine, travel medicine, and internal medicine.

Career Highlights:
Steve began his medical career in the Top End, where he worked for eight years before relocating to Albany in 2003. He has a passion for medical education and regularly participates in remote emergency training courses, helping to upskill healthcare professionals in rural and remote settings.

Community Involvement:
A long-standing member of the Old Boys Soccer Team, Steve enjoys staying active and connected with the local community through sport.

Fun Fact:
A keen sports fan, Steve enjoys football, soccer, cricket, and kayaking. He also has a love for ancient history and travel and has picked up a smattering of German and Indonesian along the way.

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Dr Darcy Smith

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

MB, BS, FRACGP, FACRRM, BHA, Diploma RACOG; FRACMA

Specialising in:
Most aspects of general practice especially diagnostic medicine and Men’s Health. In the past was an Obstetric GP and had a keen interest in Mental Health and blood borne viruses

Career Highlights:
Past Deputy Director of KEMH; Inaugural regional director of Health  for the Great Southern; Past owner of Hillside Family Practice for 25 years; worked many years in Emergency Department at Albany Health Campus; Always content with my vocation as a GP

Outside of work activities
Walking our 2 dogs, making our garden as picture perfect as it can be. Numismatics, Travel

Special Interest
Maintaining contact with my children and grandchildren.

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Dr Alexander Lugg

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

Doctor of Medicine (2017)
Bachelor of Nursing (2013)

Specialising in:
Emergency Medicine, Pre-hospital Emergency Care, Wilderness and Remote Medicine, Men's Health, Mental Health, and Skin Cancer Medicine.

Career Highlights:
Alex began his career at Royal Perth Hospital, where he worked in critical care until 2022, before leaving the city to pursue a career as a rural generalist. He has worked throughout regional Western Australia, most notably in Kalgoorlie and Broome, relocating to Albany in 2023 to work in the Albany Health Campus emergency department before joining The Surgery in 2024.

Alex is currently undertaking specialist fellowship training as a rural generalist with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.

Fun Fact:
Alex is in no way fun.

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Dr Jim Lie

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

Background

In 1983, our young family moved from Sydney to Albany to be closer to my wife’s parents. Dr. Mark Zafir and I took over The Surgery from Drs. Carol and David Jeffs. As the practice quickly grew, we relocated from Angove Road to our current premises in 1991.

We embraced the role of traditional country family doctors, caring for individuals and families from birth to end of life. Over the years, my children have grown, we now have grandchildren, and I am semi-retired. While much has changed, the commitment to patient care remains the same. I still see patients when needed while I’m in town.

Fun Fact

You don’t have to visit The Surgery to find me—I can occasionally be spotted attempting to play the French horn at various venues around Albany or, more rarely, trying to ride my bicycle.

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Dr Patrick Wallace

GENERAL PRACTITIONER REGISTRAR

BMBS, BSc, MRCS-A

Specialising in:
Metabolic Health, wholistic and preventative medicine.

Career Highlights:
Currently being of no fixed abode.

Fun Fact:
WA Masters Jiujitsu State Champion, and extra on Game of Thrones.

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Dr Elliot Nunn

GENERAL PRACTITIONER REGISTRAR

Doctor of Medicine,
Emergency Medicine Certificate

Specialising in:
Country General Practice

Career Highlights:
I have gained broad experience from my various roles as a medical registrar, emergency department doctor and medical educator. I came late to country medicine but after four years in Albany, I think I have become a local.

Community Involvement:
Two mornings a week my wife and I, and our dog, can be found at Middleton Beach with our friends, where we run, swim and work up a thirst for our morning coffee.

Fun Fact:
Midway through medical school I started taking lessons in a handful of Latin dance styles. Now my wife and I dance any chance we get.

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Linsey King

PRACTICE MANAGER

Bachelor of Science,
Master of Human Resource Management

Specialising in:
Healthcare Leadership, People and Culture.

Career Highlights:
Linsey began her career in the UK as a health professional, gaining experience across government, non-profit, and private sectors. Her focus has been on healthcare management and leadership, with a passion for building strong, collaborative teams and driving positive change within the industry.

Community Involvement:
Linsey is an active volunteer, coaching netball and participating in the local surf club, where she enjoys supporting community events.

Fun Fact:
She took up surfing in her 30s, and it has become a passion she now shares with her kids—a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors together.

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Liz Quinn

NURSE MANAGER

Specialising in:
Chronic disease management, preventative health, and quality improvement in general practice settings.

Career Highlights:
Participating in successful accreditation processes, mentoring early-career nurses, and implementing innovative care pathways that improve outcomes for patients with complex needs.

Community Involvement:
Supports health education initiatives and has worked as a Mental Health Advocate, working to reduce stigma and promote early intervention and support services. She collaborates with aged care facilities to promote wellness and preventative care.

Fun Fact:
Outside of work, Liz enjoys spending time in the garden with her dog Max and her three chooks. She finds creative balance through watercolour painting and garden art.

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Jasmine Gardiner

OFFICE MANAGER

Professional Experience:
With over a decade of experience as a dedicated healthcare professional, I am passionate about creating meaningful solutions that improve patient outcomes and enhance the healthcare experience.

Specialising In:
Team leadership, patient-centred care and innovation in the healthcare space.

Interests:
Outside of work, I maintain a strong interest in health and fitness. I'm an avid traveller and outdoor enthusiast who enjoys pushing boundaries through extreme sports and adventure travel.

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Dr Colm

GENERAL PRACTITIONER REGISTRAR

Bio-Graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland.

Professional Experience:
Registered doctor in Australia since 2016 with metro experience in emergency medicine and paediatrics in Perth, as well as experience in rural and remote medicine in the Kimberley's. 

Specialising In:
Areas of interest in both acute medicine and occupational medicine (Diploma in occupational medicine from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland).
Loves to explore ways to enhance healthcare delivery through emerging technologies. 

Interests:
Spare time loves to play golf & spend time with family.