Caring For Life

Bauhinia Health focuses on you as if you are our own family.

We don’t just want to be there for you – we want to partner with you.

As a person-centred primary health care service, all our care will be tailored to your needs and not just provided to you.


Latest Updates

Our face to face bookings are normally booked out at least a week in advance, HOWEVER, we have on the day appointments available VIA TELEHEALTH with very experienced telehealth doctors. There are very few illnesses that cannot be treated via telehealth. The cost for a telehealth consult is the same as face to face consultations, the only difference is that the medicare rebate is put in to your bank account (your medicare card must be connected to your account). If the telehealth doctor needs you to see a doctor face to face, they will bulk bill the telehealth appointment. Click on MAKE A BOOKING button above to make an appointment.

PLEASE NOTE : ALL REPEAT SCRIPTS NOW REQUIRE A TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENT WHICH WILL BE BULK BILLED. The script will be sent to you electronically.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:00
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED

(08) 7903 2100

36 First Street, Katherine
EMERGENCY ASSITANCE:
Please call 000 or attend Katherine Hospital located at Giles St, Katherine.

AFTER HOURS: Please call HealthDirect 1800 022 222

Welcome to Bauhinia Health

Bauhinia Health contracts GPs to deliver comprehensive primary health care where you are at the centre of your care.

As a team we are all working towards outcomes that focus on and provide the greatest benefit to your health and wellbeing.

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MEET THE TEAM AT BAUHINIA HEALTH

All of our doctors and specialists are independent medical practitioners who subscribe to our philosophy of providing quality patient-centred care.

DR JASMINE BANNER
DR JASMINE BANNERGeneral Practitioner
MBBS, FACRRM, DRANZCOG(Adv)

We were very excited when Dr Banner mentioned that she doesn’t like winter in South Australia and therefore has no intention of returning to Adelaide!
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Fortunately for us, Dr Banner loves being a Rural Generalist GP and even did her training in the Katherine region – having worked at Wurli, Gorge Health and Sunrise in 2016 and 2017.

With special interests in women’s health and emergency medicine, Dr Banner also works at Katherine Hospital in both the maternity and emergency departments, as well as delivering remote women’s outreach to surrounding communities.

Having graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2010, Dr Banner is an amazing addition to the team at Bauhinia Health. When visiting Dr Banner at the clinic, all members of the community can rest assured that they’ll receive dedicated and quality service.

Given that Dr Banner enjoys horse riding, bush walking and playing music in her spare time, we’re confident that the Katherine region and community is the perfect fit!

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DR CATHERINE WHITE
DR CATHERINE WHITEGeneral Practitioner

MBBS, FRACGP,
Certificates in Skin Cancer Medicine and Skin Cancer Surgery, Sydney Child Health Program (formerly DCH)

Dr Catherine White completed her GP Fellowship in Adelaide 2021. After locum work in Katherine 2022-23, she and her family made the move and are now proud Territorians.

Dr White has a special interest in detailed Skin Checks and Skin Cancer Care.

Outside of work Dr White enjoys letter-writing, cross-stitching, swimming and gardening, and is an active member of a local church.

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DR JO COLEMAN
DR JO COLEMANTelehealth GP

MBChB, PhD, DRCOG, FRACGP

Dr Jo moved to Brisbane from the UK in 2018. As an experienced GP in the NHS and now in Brisbane, she is keen to provide a service to the community of Katherine, and we are very pleased that she can.

Whilst her interests are in women’s health, mental health and chronic disease, as all our GP’s – she is happy to see you for any medical issue you wish to discuss.

DR JOANNA JESUDIAN
DR JOANNA JESUDIANGeneral Practitioner

MBBS, ERPM, FRACGP

Dr Jesudian is a highly motivated and experienced doctor with a strong passion for general practice.

She graduated from Manipal University, India in 2011. After

completing her medical degree, she underwent an 18-month internship program in India and a 12-month internship program in Sri Lanka, after which she continued to work in a variety of clinical settings, both in rural and metropolitan areas in Sri Lanka. She migrated to Australia in 2019. She has over 10 years of experience working in hospitals and clinical settings in Australia, Sri Lanka, and India.

During her training, she gained experience in a wide range of clinical areas, including women’s health, paediatrics, geriatrics, and mental health.

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DR BRONTE LEONARDGeneral Practitioner

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Leonard is a RAAF doctor and is well liked by all her patients.

She is very passionate about General Practice and loves what she does. Dr Leonard is often on exercises with the RAAF.

DR ELISE CHALKGP Registrar

BMed/MD

Dr Chalk is a registrar with the Royal Australian Army and is undertaking her General Practice training here at Bauhinia Health.

She is passionate about General Practice and the Katherine area

Dr Chalk will be with us until at least January 2027.

NS GARNET MELDRUMPractice Nurse
Garnet is well known to residents of Katherine as she has been Katherine’s Community Nurse for a very long time.

Because of this wealth of experience, Garnet is an absolute asset to Bauhinia Health to ensure the best health outcomes possible for our patients.

NS PRAGYAN POHKRELPractice Enrolled Nurse

Nurse Pragyan is originally from Nepal and has been an enrolled nurse in the acute ward at Katherine Hospital.

Pragyan is very passionate about chronic disease management and is spearheading our drive to have as many eligible patients as possible have a chronic disease management plan.

DONNA WARLANDPractice Manager
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LAURA BERRYReceptionist

Laura hails from England and is posted here with defence.

She is passionate about the Socceroos and about health care.

You’ll find Laura at the front desk and enjoy her humour.

SIENNA MARINARISReceptionist

Most patients will have talked with Sienna at some stage as she handles the majority of our phone bookings.

Sienna has worked with us for several years now and she also is very passionate about the health and wellbeing of our patients.

THEO MELANIAReceptionist

Theo is our Friday Receptionist and loves working part time. You may find her in a number of other places around town too!

Like all our our reception staff – you will receive a warm welcome from Theo.

HELEN MEEHANReceptionist

Helen hails from Queensland and now lives permanently in Katherine

She has experience in being reception for Doctors and Veterinarians and we guarantee you will receive a very warm welcome from Helen.

BILL PALMER
BILL PALMERBusiness Manager
Bill’s expertise and passion is centred around personalising health and well-being. With an extensive background in communications, personal development, health & fitness, and patient care.

Bill for the past 3 years has been managing a large Health Service.

Bill’s continuity here at Bauhinia and long-term vision is to help empower people to improve their own health and well-being by providing the best support and care wherever possible.

Bill has fallen in love with Katherine and its people and loves to garden.

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ANJALI PALMER
ANJALI PALMEROwner
(BSc, MSc, MMgmnt, EMPA)

I have spent the last thirty years in Health policy development and service delivery. I am committed to having person-centered, primary health care for the community of Katherine. I believe it is paramount to the wellbeing and quality of life.

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OUR HEALTH SERVICES

At Bauhinia Health, we aim to provide a holistic health and wellbeing service that you can partner with, no matter where you are in your life journey.
We’re here for the entire community and are proud to offer the following services:

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TOUR OUR FACILITIES

We understand that sometimes a new and unfamiliar environment can be a little overwhelming. We want to ensure all our clients feel safe, comfortable and welcome at our clinic. We kindly invite you to have a look around our beautiful facilities in our virtual tour.

Our Practice Manager is happy to discuss any queries you may have regarding the facilities available at Bauhinia Health on (08) 7903 2100.

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Emergency Care

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We understand that sometimes you need to see a doctor on the day, so we offer a limited number of appointments each day for urgent cases.

However, if you have an emergency please call 000 or attend Katherine Hospital Emergency Department.

Expert Diagnostics

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Our doctors and nurse practitioners are dedicated to ensuring you receive the highest level of care.

The team at Bauhinia Health have over 60 years combined experience in the delivery of health and wellbeing services, so you can rest-assured that you are in excellent hands.

Allied Health Services

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We believe that everyone deserves access to quality health and wellbeing services within their local community.

At Bauhinia Health, we are committed to bringing specialists and allied health care providers to our clinic to make referral pathways easier to access for our clients.