Our Story
Adelaide Health Care opened in January 1999 as Franklin Street General Practice in a small bluestone building on Franklin Street.
The five original associates, Dr Lesley Shorne, Dr Jenny Gunn, Dr Michael Notley, Dr Maureen Gallagher and Dr Moira McCaul spent many months in the planning stages, and developed a general practice that provided high quality comprehensive primary health care, with a focus on preventative health care and chronic disease management.
After outgrowing the original site we moved to 43 Carrington Street in 2006 with the new name of Adelaide Health Care.
Over the years we have had many excellent GPs, non GP specialist doctors, Practice Nurses, Administrative staff and Allied Health who have worked with us.
Adelaide Health Care Now
Dr Jemma Elliott, Dr Julia Chan & Dr Annabelle Hocking are the current owners of the Practice and are dedicated to maintaining Adelaide Health Care’s reputation for high-quality and compassionate health services, as envisioned by the founding members.
Their efforts are supported by our outstanding management team:
Mr Tom Hassell, Business Manager
Ms Glenda Attenborough, Practice Manager
Ms Donna Page, Nurse Manager
We thank the five original associates who have all now retired for making Adelaide Health Care what it is today.
The Waiting Room, the Mural and the Mandala
You may have noticed that the Adelaide Health Care waiting room is used as an exhibition space by local artists. The display changes three or four times a year and is curated by Koruna Schmidt Mumm. Many of the artworks are for sale.
The mural on the Surflen Street side of the building was designed and painted by Nicki Mellonie, Kaspar Schmidt Mumm and Hari Koutlakis with input from the practice owners and completed in 2020.
Our stethoscope mandala is part of the mural and we have other versions on the front of the building and on the letterhead. The stethoscope mandala has been associated with the practice for many years and was designed by a local graphic artist.
We are strong supporters of the arts and believe that participating in creative activities can improve physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
