About Us
Servicing our community for over 40 years.
Welcome to Donnybrook Medical Services, an AGPAL accredited practice.
Donnybrook Medical Services commenced practice in Donnybrook in 1980 by Dr Denis Cherry. Dr Peter Rae joined the practice in 1988 and shortly took over the practice.
Donnybrook Medical Services moved to our current premises at 41 Bentley Street in July 2011. This purpose built facility was built with the assistance of regional grant funding and the support of the Donnybrook - Balingup Shire.
In late 2018 Dr Rae stepped back as Practice Principal and Dr Wietske van der Velden - Schuijling took over management of the practice.
Donnybrook Medical Services is renowned for providing the best healthcare possible for our patients and our community.
Our Doctors
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Dr Wietske van der Velden-Schuijling
Dr van der Velden-Schuijling trained at the Radboud University in Netherlands, graduating as a doctor in 2007 and as a fellow General Practitioner in 2012. Welcomed to Donnybrook in 2013. She became an Australian fellow with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2015.
She believes in the importance of continuity of care, for all groups and combining preventative and curative care. She feels honoured to be able to build her practice and family life in the supportive local community in Donnybrook.
Dr Emily Hill
Emily graduated from medical school in the UK in 2010 and worked in the NHS for two years before moving to WA in 2012. Since then she has worked in many of the teaching hospitals in Perth across a variety of specialties before relocating to the South West with her family in 2017 to start work as a GP.
She is interested in all aspects of general practice providing preventative care and active treatment to all members of the community, young and old. Special interests include chronic diseases management, aged care and palliative medicine.
Dr Timothy Wilmot
Tim graduated with MBBS from the University of Western Australia in 2012, and has worked in general practice in Queensland, and has some acute care experience in Western Australia.
He has an interest in rural medicine, and is excited to be working with the Donnybrook community.
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Dr Prathap Kaliaraj
Born and Trained in the United Arab Emirates. Worked in Malaysia for a couple of years before coming to Australia in 2013. His special Interests are in Emergency Medicine, Chronic Disease, Children’s Health and in addition to performing all aspects of General Practice for all ages. He is also involved in minor skin surgery. Prathap's future plans are in regenerative medicine and facial aesthetics in cosmetic medicine. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.
Dr Jacob Poller
Dr Jacob Poller was born in the UK and moved to Bunbury with his family in 2005 where he attended high school. He graduated from The University of Western Australia as a Doctor of Medicine in 2019. Since graduation he has worked in Bunbury Regional Hospital for 3 years. Jacob has also done further Paediatric training completing the Sydney Child Health Program. He has since entered GP training as a GP registrar. Jacob plays soccer and surfs in his spare time. He has special interests in General Practice including chronic care, preventative medicine, sports medicine and paediatric medicine.
Dr Jehan Ariyaratnam
Dr Jehan Ariyaratnam was born and raised in Kent, England. He qualified from Cardiff medical school in 2012 and moved to Australia in 2014. He has since gained valuable experience working in several hospitals across Melbourne and Western Australia and has a particular interest in General Medicine and Cardiology. He has since entered GP training as a GP registrar. Dr Ariyaratnam is committed to providing patient-centered care, emphasizing health literacy and autonomy.
In his spare time he enjoys cricket and has a love for live music.