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Emergency Department - Southland Hospital | Southern

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    What is Emergency Medicine?


    Emergency Medicine is the branch of medicine that involves the diagnosis, management and treatment of acute and urgent illnesses and injuries that may be life-threatening and require immediate attention.

    The Emergency Department is staffed by doctors and nurses who have specialised training in Emergency Medicine.

    Practitioners

    • Dr Christopher Johnstone

      Emergency Medicine Specialist
    • Dr Kiyas Abdul-Azeez

      General Practitioner Vocationally Registered
    • Dr Adam McLeay

      Emergency Medicine Specialist
    • Dr Claire Shadwell

      Emergency Medicine Specialist
    • Dr Neil Waldman

      Emergency Medicine Specialist
    • Dr Martin Watts

      Emergency Medicine Specialist
    • Dr Jennifer White

      Medical Officer
    • Dr Anthony Buddle

      Emergency Medicine Specialist - Clinical Director
    • Dr Ryan Paganelli

      Emergency Medicine Specialist
    • Dr Timothy Kerruish

      Emergency Medical Specialist