The Team
Dr Annie Lim
Annie graduated from Sydney University in 1990. She has been a GP in Canberra since 1993, initially working in Hawker. In 2008 she set up Annie Lim Family Practice. Working with a group of fellow colleagues who share her passion and dedication in providing the best care to their patients.
Annie is passionate about preventive medicine and believes firmly that an ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure. She is keen to council and guide patients in terms of self-care, healthy living and proactive disease prevention.
Annie also has the following special interests as well:
1) Women Health from adolescent to menopause and beyond.
She has been a Family Planning doctor since 1992 and has been counseling generations of girls re what contraception to use and has been inserting Intrauterine contraceptive device since 1992. She has also been implanting Implanon since it became available commercially for the last 2 decades.
She is passionate about helping women who are perturbed/disabled by the symptoms of Menopause and she understands the health risk that women face beyond Menopause. She aims to empower each of the woman with the latest and evidence based information to ensure that they age well and staying healthy for the second half of their lives. This second part of a woman’s life should be a time of fulfilment and joy rather than greater challenge. We deserve it after what we have given to humanity thus far.
2 ) Skin cancer detection, management and prevention.
Skin cancer is the quiet disease of our society and we must stay mindful of it. Annie advocates judicious use of sun protection, regular self examination for any changes in your skin and dedicated yearly skin check for anyone older than 35. Earlier in those with past history or family history of skin cancer. For those who have had a history of frequent sunburn in their younger life, they should be more vigilant regarding skin cancer as well.
3) Psychological medicine.
Annie understand that psychological distress is a common problem in our community that can have greater ramifications throughout a person’s life. For a large proportion of these patients, to know who they can talk to can be an important steps in addressing the underlining problem. Your GP is often the best person outside your family who could be your resounding board and a stepping stone to other health professionals if needed.
Dr Jodi Bailey
Dr Jodi Bailey is a University of Queensland graduate (1995), obtained her RACGP Fellowship in 2003, and also holds a Masters of Public Health. She has served as a medical officer in the Royal Australian Navy and continues to work as a Reservist. She has been practicing in Canberra since 2005 and is now working 2 days a week at the practice. She has an interest in all areas of General Practice, as well as a particular interest in the ex-military community.
Dr Chan-Feng Lin
Dr Chan-Feng Lin graduated from the University of NSW in 1999 and completed his training at the Canberra Hospital. He obtained his GP Fellowship in 2003 and has been a practising general practitioner since. He completed the Diploma in Dermatology at the University of Cardiff in 2004 . He is interested in all aspects of general practice.
He speaks fluent Taiwanese and Mandarin and is also the President of the Taiwanese Association of Canberra, Australia.
Dr Heidi Blain (Registrar)
Dr Heidi Blain graduated from Bristol University, UK in 1998. Whilst living in Canberra, she has worked in ICU and Emergency at The Canberra Hospital and has been practising as a part time GP since 2005, whilst also caring for her young family. Dr Blain has an interest in all areas of general medicine
Dr Emily Watkins
Dr Emily Watkins grew up in Canberra and completed her medical degree at Griffith University in 2015. She then completed her general practice training on the NSW South Coast, obtaining RACGP fellowship in 2021. Emily has moved back to Canberra to raise her young family.
Emily has interests in women’s health and children’s health, particularly contraception, pre-pregnancy planning and pregnancy care. She has completed a Masters of Reproductive Medicine and a Graduate Certificate of Women’s Health, and recently has completed additional training in paediatrics through the Sydney Child Health Program. Emily enjoys the variety in general practice and feels privileged to provide continuity of care to patients and their families.
Dr Sharon Ong
Dr Sharon Ong received her medical degree from the University of New South Wales in 1999. She completed her Nephrology training in Sydney and was awarded her Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2006.
Dr Ong went on to complete a PhD in the field of hypertension at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University. Her research has been presented in national and international conferences; and published in peer-reviewed Australian and international journals.
Dr Ong is an experienced Nephrologist, previously held positions as a Staff Specialist Nephrologist, Director of Peritoneal Dialysis and Conjoint Senior Lecturer (UNSW) at St George Hospital in Sydney; and Staff Specialist and Director of Prevocational Education and Training at the Calvary Public Hospital.
Dr Ong practices in all areas of nephrology with clinical interests in chronic kidney disease, refractory hypertension and dialysis. She is committed to providing comprehensive and personalised patient care.
Dr Meg Davis (Starting in the New Year)
Dr Meg graduated with distinction from ANU Medical School in 2018 after moving to Canberra from her hometown in rural NSW. She completed her internship and residency at Canberra Hospital, covering varied specialties of medicine such as emergency, mental health, and geriatrics. She is currently working towards obtaining her Fellowship with the RACGP. Meg is passionate about holistic and patient-centred care at all stages of life. With an interest in all areas of medicine, she is actively welcoming new patients. Outside of medicine, Meg enjoys trail running, reading mystery novels, and cooking.
Dr Bana Alhoseini (Starting in the New Year)
A fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Dr Bana has been practising as a GP in rural Victoria and Western Australia since 2004. She originally gained her medical training in Iran, where she also gained experience in a variety of disciplines working at major hospitals. As a GP, she developed an interest in women’s health, gaining qualifications in implanting IUDs. Another area of interest is skin cancer and cosmetic medicine. Dr Bana offers anti-wrinkle injections. One aspect of her role which she enjoys is teaching and mentoring medical students and GP registrars. In her spare time, Bana enjoys reading and cooking.
Registrar Testimonials
During my placement at ALFP, I was able to see a wide breadth of different presentations and build my confidence under the supervision of Annie and Chan. The supervisors were easily accessible for all my questions and were willing for me to observe and practise procedures. The patients and staff are all friendly and made work less stressful. I would recommend this practice for future registrars as it is a very supportive environment.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Annie Lim Family Practice. Annie and Chan, the supervisors, provide complete and constant support throughout the term. They are available at all times for any questions or to assist with patients. There is also dedicated time each week for education and reviewing patient files. There is also a great mix of patients from infants through to more elderly patients. I strongly recommend ALFP for registrar training.
The practice has been a very supportive learning environment during my final GP training terms. Everyone at the practice has a collegiate and friendly approach and there have been plenty of opportunities for formal and informal teaching. I have been able to see a wide range of patients, of all ages. This clinical experience has played a significant role in helping me achieve RACGP fellowship. It's been a great year and I highly recommend the practice as a GP training placement.
Ingrid Mears
I have been registered as a Nurse for 47 years. My ethnicity is Dutch, but I was born in the Old Canberra Hospital. I have had 2 children who are now adults; I have 2 beautiful grandchildren, and have had the privilege of owning 4 furry Rottweiler children.
I am a keen reader of fiction fantasy, interested in mind and body health and fitness, nutrition, and love keeping active. I have trekked Everest Base Camp and the Lo Mantang regions of Nepal and I love Nepal’s snow capped mountains. I have been a fitness instructor and a swimming coach.
My nursing training was done at the Woden Valley hospital from 1977-1980. I received my Nursing Certification in May of 1980.
I was employed for 3 months thereafter at Allambee Nursing Home in Aranda before heading OS for a holiday and returned to Woden Valley hospital for 4 years.
I was then recruited into the ACT Ambulance Service as one of 4 of the first female Ambulance Paramedics. The training was 3 years and I received an Associate Diploma in Health Care Science (Ambulance Officer) in 1987. During my time with the Ambulance Service I commenced a Bachelor Degree in Adult Education which I later changed to Science.
I returned to the hospital setting at Calvary in 1992 for 3 years in ICU/CCU/ED, due to having my 2 children.
In 1995, I was employed by Family Planning ACT where I completed my Sexual Health and Family Planning Certificate. 3 years later I changed to BreastScreen as a Breast cancer nurse counsellor. I completed my degree in Science (Nursing) in 1997.
In 2003 I commenced my first Practice nursing job with Jonathon Turtle and was with the Oasis Medical Centre for 8 years until Jon left to work in Sydney. During this time I commenced a second job as an IV infusion nurse.
My practice nursing continued with Ochre Health and then QGPSC. I am now luckily enough to be with the Annie Lim Family Practice where I hope to be until I retire and look forward to meeting all of the patients that frequent this wonderful practice.
- Susan Smart (Practice Manager)
- Mollie, Bella, Jeremy and Aristea