Dr. Aldric Tolentino has been working as a GP in Naracoorte since 2022. His true passion lies in supporting people in most areas of general practice: Chronic Disease Management, Mental Health, Work Cover, Health Checks, and Minor surgical procedures.
He has trained within and outside Australia. His background includes a Bachelor of Psychology and Doctor of Medicine from the Philippines. He worked as an Emergency Medical Officer and General Practitioner overseas before registration with the Medical Board of Australia. He trained with the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service with placements and experience in a variety of disciplines within a rural setting. He completed a Certificate in Emergency Medicine with the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) at the Lyell Mcewin Hospital. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
He continues to evolve in his skills and practice to reflect the latest standards and industry insights.
BM BS (Flinders), DRACOG, Dip Anaes, FRACGP
I grew up in Adelaide, South Australia doing my medical training at Flinders University and graduating in 1994.
My wife and I moved to the Northern Territory after I completed my internship, and ended up staying for 5 years, doing three years of hospital training, particularly in Obstetrics and Anaesthesia.
After I finished my post graduate study we moved to PNG where we both worked in an isolated rural setting at a small mission hospital for the next 23 years. During that time I was increasingly involved in the training of young PNG doctors and this continues to be one of my passions, and sees me continue to travel to PNG intermittently as well as working a day a week from home – usually doing zoom tutorials or similar work.
Although I had done some part time work at Naracoorte on and off since 2010, wasn’t until December 2022 that we moved back to Naracoorte on a permanent basis – mostly to be nearer to family, and I joined the partnership in 2024.
My work here is a mixture of consulting, obstetric and anaesthetic practice as well as having an interest in training young Australian GP registars and medical students. But if you don’t find me here from time to time, I’ll probably be back in PNG either back in our hospital or with University work.
Karina and I have 4 children, Natasha, Ashleigh, Chelsea and Nick.
Dr Clare Garner has been working at Kincraig Medical Clinic since 2009. Over this time, she has worked in General Practice and also provided emergency, inpatient and obstetric care at Naracoorte Hospital.
Dr Clare is originally from country Victoria, and studied Medicine at Monash University, Melbourne, graduating with honours in 2005. She completed her internship at the Alfred Hospital, before moving to South Australia and working at both Flinders Medical Centre and The Women’s and Children’s Hospitals.
In 2009 Dr Clare completed her Diploma in Obstetrics, and has provided both antenatal care through Kincraig Medical Clinic, and intrapartum care at Naracoorte Hospital. In 2011 she fellowed with the Royal Australia College of General Practitioners.
Currently, Dr Clare works across 2 sites with Kincraig Medical Clinic, consulting in both Naracoorte and Lucindale. She also continues to provide obstetric care at Naracoorte Hospital one day a week.
Dr Clare is passionate about providing quality healthcare to rural patients. Her special interest areas include Women’s Health and Family Planning, Paediatric Care, and Preventative Medicine.
In her spare time, you might find her volunteering within the Lucindale Community, spending time with her young family, playing tennis or running.
Dr Brian Norcock, Rural GP Generalist, OAM MBBS (Adelaide) Dip Obs FACRRM
Dr Brian Norcock has been a rural GP at Naracoorte for 42 years. He was born in Pinnaroo South Australia and graduated from medical school at Adelaide University in 1979. For three years he worked in the Royal Adelaide and Modbury Hospitals, then he served 18 months with the Royal Flying Doctor Service out of Port Augusta before moving to Naracoorte.
Over the decades he has attended over 2000 deliveries. He has also provided hospital and accident and emergency services and anaesthetics. Special interests include chronic disease management, depression including Spravato treatment, Q Fever vaccinations and assisting training with the next generation of rural doctors.
He has been on a large number of committees and working parties over the decades hoping to achieve the best outcome for the health of his community at a primary care level and the local hospital.