Our Team

At Hawks Nest Medical Centre, our dedicated team comprises skilled professionals who are committed to your well-being. Our doctors bring expertise in various specialties, providing accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans. Alongside them, our allied health experts, offer holistic care. Supported by compassionate nurses and dedicated staff, we strive to create a welcoming environment where you can openly discuss your health concerns. Together, we work collaboratively to provide comprehensive healthcare services, ensuring you receive the exceptional care you deserve.

Dr Shawn Medes  

Specialist General Practitioner

Dr Medes is the principal GP & founder of Hawks Nest Medical Centre. He has had extensive surgical & Emergency experience through Australian Hospital System. He has completed & awarded many qualifications & courses in relation to Skin Diseases, Skin Cancer diagnosis, Skin Cancer Surgery, Cosmetic Medicine & Surgery, Plastic & reconstructive Surgery through Australasian College of Skin Cancer, Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery, Australian College of Rural & remote Medicine & University of Sydney.

Dr Medes is currently a GP Supervisor for both Australian GP Colleges of RACGP & ACRRM

Dr Sonya Stemper

Specialist General Practitioner

Dr Sonya Stemper completed her medical training at the University of Queensland. A former surgical trainee, she has been a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practice since 2010. At Hawks Nest Medical Ctenre Dr Sonya will be specifically offering skin checks and excisions.

In her spare time Dr Sonya enjoys running and exploring the beautiful Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens area where she now resides with her family.

Dr Shahriar Amjadi

Specialist General Practitioner

Dr Shahriar Amjadi is interested in all aspects of General Practice. He specialises in Opthamology (Eye Care). Dr Shahriar is committed to providing top quality Health care to all patients. He does routine weekly visits at our local Nursing home.

Dr Timothy David

Dr Timothy David has been described as an extremely caring and thorough GP. He is interested in all areas of General Practice and is devoted to providing the best care possible to all of his patients

Anna Medes

Clinical Psychologist/ Practice Manager

Anna Medes has been an integral part of our practice since she joined in 2017. Anna loves working with the team and she constantly strives for excellence for all aspect of the practice. We are lucky to have her on board.

Melody Seymour

Podiatrist

Melody is once passionate podiatrist that likes all aspects of Podiatric care and enjoys seeing a diverse range of people and conditions. Plus she strives to keep up to date with all the latest knowledge and techniques available to provide to patients at Hawks Nest Podiatry. She has full  registration and for number of years she  has been practicing in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Myall Lakes regions. 

Melody comes from a close knit family and believes in community spirit. Enjoying the lifestyle of the area. She loves spending her free time camping and adventuring.