Your treatment team
There are a lot of high-skilled health professionals working to give you the best care possible.
During your cancer journey you may come in contact with medical oncologists, haematologists, physicians, radiation oncologists and therapists, chemotherapy nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse consultants, cancer care nurses, allied health and administration staff.
Because of their expertise and commitment to regional cancer care, LRH is able to offer most treatments right here in Gippsland so you can stay close to home and have the support of your family, friends and community.
There are a lot of high-skilled health professionals working to give you the best care possible.
Our specialist radiation therapy team consist of:
Radiation oncologists – doctors who specialise in the treatment of cancer and other conditions using radiation therapy.
Radiation oncology registrar – a doctor who is training to be a Radiation Oncologist.
Radiation therapists – health professionals who plan and deliver radiation therapy according to the doctor’s prescription.
Nurses – who assess and care for patients during their radiation therapy treatment. Nurses also help with the management of side effects and referrals to other support services.
Medical physicists – who run routine quality assurance procedures on the equipment and machines to ensure safe and accurate treatment.
Administration staff – who perform a variety of tasks including assisting patients with medical appointments and managing patient records.
Students – we are a teaching organisation, so students may be involved in patient care while under the supervision of qualified staff.
Medical Specialists
Dr Tricia Wright | Director, Cancer Services
Dr Quan Tran | Team Lead, Medical Oncology
Dr Ahmed Nagla | Team Lead, Palliative Care
Associate Professor Mahesh Iddawela | Research Lead
Palliative Care
Dr Holly Atkinson
Dr Ahmed Nagla
Dr Amanda Ormerod
Medical Oncology
Dr Holly Atkinson
Dr Hieu Chau
Dr Wei Hong
Associate Professor Mahesh Iddawela
Dr Azim Jalali
Dr Bridget Josephs
Dr Sachin Joshi
Dr Evangeline Samuel
Dr Bhavini Shah
Dr Quan Tran
Haematology
Dr Michael Ashby
Dr Sueh-Li Lim
Dr Amanda Ormerod
Dr Sush Patil
Dr Daniel Wong
Dr Jonathan Wong
Dr Tricia Wright
Dr Jessie Zhou
Nursing Specialists
Chemotherapy Day Unit
Nurse Unit Manager – Natasha Campbell
Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Michelle Turra, Nicole Andrews
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Medical Oncology
Emily Capaldo, Jackie Dalrymple, Jessica Hancock, Hayley Mangion, Leah Savage, Joanne Wilson
Nurse practitioners:
Medical Oncology
Cassie Moore, Danielle Roscoe
Haematology
Brooke Adams
Jake Jewell